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Permanently Discontinued

LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 27, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2017-06-27

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.

Closest Matches

LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02183005

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02404087

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

10MG · DIN 02560925

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LEUCOVORIN CALCIUM INJ 10MG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

10MG · DIN 01984950

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LEDERLE LEUCOVORIN LIQ 10MG/ML

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 00890898

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LEUCOVORIN CA INJ (PHARM. BULK VIAL) 10MG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

10MG · DIN 01984969

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02087316

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

LEUCOVORIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-06-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons