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

LUPRON

ABBVIE CORPORATION

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 LUPRON discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LUPRON 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 17, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LUPRON 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 file3 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2022-08-17

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

LEUPROLIDE ACETATE INJECTION

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02240264

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ELIGARD

TOLMAR INTERNATIONAL LTD.

45MG · DIN 02268892

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LUPRON DEPOT

ABBVIE CORPORATION

7.5MG · DIN 00836273

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

00727695

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

LEUPROLIDE ACETATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-08-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons