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Permanently Discontinued

METHOTREXATE SODIUM 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 METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 25, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is METHOTREXATE SODIUM 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 · 3 same form & route
Affected strength25MG
Report last updated2025-04-25
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Closest Matches

METHOTREXATE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

25MG · DIN 02182777

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHOTREXATE INJECTION BP

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

25MG · DIN 02327236

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

METHOTREXATE INJECTION, BP

PHARMASCIENCE INC

7.5MG · DIN 02422166

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METOJECT SUBCUTANEOUS

MEDEXUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

22.5MG · DIN 02454777

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PMS-METHOTREXATE INJECTION

PHARMASCIENCE INC

15MG · DIN 02539624

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

METHOFILL SELF-DOSE INJECTOR

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

22.5MG · DIN 02530848

Different strengthSame 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

02099705

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRATHECAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRA-ARTERIAL INTRACEREBROVENTRICULAR

Active Ingredient

METHOTREXATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-04-25

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

METHOTREXATE SODIUM INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.