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Permanently Discontinued

MITOXANTRONE INJECTION USP

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 MITOXANTRONE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MITOXANTRONE INJECTION USP 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 31, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MITOXANTRONE INJECTION USP 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 strength2MG
Last updated2020-07-31

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

MITOXANTRONE INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

2MG · DIN 02286300

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NOVANTRONE INJ 2MG/ML

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

2MG · DIN 00614289

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVANTRONE

WYETH CANADA

2MG · DIN 02173468

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

02244614

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

MITOXANTRONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-31

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons