Permanently Discontinued

LEVOPHED

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 LEVOPHED discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LEVOPHED 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 29, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LEVOPHED 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 file5 products

Affected strength1MG

Last updated2024-08-29

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

NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 00893285

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE INJECTION, USP

STERIMAX INC

1MG · DIN 02358743

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE INJECTION

AS KALCEKS

1MG · DIN 02538857

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

LEVOPHED LIQ IV 1.0MG/ML

SANOFI CANADA, INC.

1MG · DIN 02017679

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION

BAXTER CORPORATION

0.032MG · DIN 02501449

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02241981

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

NOREPINEPHRINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-08-29

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

LEVOPHED has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2018-09-19

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672