Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

LORAZEPAM INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 LORAZEPAM INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LORAZEPAM INJECTION USP 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 12, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2MG
Last updated2020-03-12

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

TEVA-LORAZEPAM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

2MG · DIN 00637750

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PMS-LORAZEPAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 00728209

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ATIVAN TAB 2MG

WYETH LTD.

2MG · DIN 00348333

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NU-LORAZ TAB 2MG

NU-PHARM INC

2MG · DIN 00865699

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ATIVAN INJECTION LIQ 4MG/ML

WYETH CANADA

4MG · DIN 02041405

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATIVAN INJ 4MG/ML

WYETH LTD.

4MG · DIN 00557773

Different 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

02438704

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

LORAZEPAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-03-12

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)