INTRON A
MERCK CANADA INC
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This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is INTRON A discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that INTRON A 15000000UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 8, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is INTRON A not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
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What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02240693
Strength
15000000UNIT
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
INTERFERON ALFA-2B
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-01-08
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
INTRON A has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
20MG · DIN 02483548
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00862975
0.05% · DIN 00688622