Permanently Discontinued

OXYTOCIN 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 OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP 10UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 21, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is OXYTOCIN 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 file2 products

Affected strength10UNIT

Last updated2026-09-21

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

OXYTOCIN INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

10UNIT · DIN 02139561

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

OXYTOCIN INJ 10UNIT/ML USP

LYPHOMED, DIVISION OF FUJISAWA CANADA INC.

10UNIT · DIN 01944916

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00497398

Strength

10UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

OXYTOCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-09-21

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2026-09-21

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672