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Permanently Discontinued

LINEZOLID 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 LINEZOLID INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LINEZOLID INJECTION has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 13, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LINEZOLID 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
Last updated2020-02-13

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.

Other Products

SANDOZ LINEZOLID

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

600MG · DIN 02422689

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

ZYVOXAM

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2MG · DIN 02243685

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

LINEZOLID INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

2MG · DIN 02430827

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-LINEZOLID

APOTEX INC

600MG · DIN 02426552

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

NOVO-LINEZOLID

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

600MG · DIN 02359235

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

LINEZOLID TABLETS

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

600MG · DIN 02486156

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02402637

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-02-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons