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

MIDAZOLAM INJECTION

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 MIDAZOLAM INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MIDAZOLAM INJECTION 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 8, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MIDAZOLAM 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
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2020-10-08

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

MIDAZOLAM INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

5MG · DIN 02242905

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

5MG · DIN 02382350

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MIDAZOLAM INJECTION SDZ

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02382903

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

VERSED INJ 5MG/ML

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

5MG · DIN 00766011

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-MIDAZOLAM INJECTABLE 5 MG/ML

APOTEX INC

5MG · DIN 02243254

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-MIDAZOLAM

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02242654

Same 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

02423766

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

MIDAZOLAM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-10-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

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