PEDIACEL
SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED
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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 PEDIACEL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PEDIACEL 5MCG 20MCG 30MCG 10MCG 32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 15LF 20MCG 3MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 11, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PEDIACEL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
02243167
Strength
5MCG 20MCG 30MCG 10MCG 32UNIT 8UNIT 40UNIT 5LF 15LF 20MCG 3MCG
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR
Active Ingredient
FIMBRIAE FILAMENTOUS HAEMAGGLUTININ TETANUS PROTEIN HAEMOPHILUS INFLUENZAE TYPE B-PRP INACTIVATED POLIOMYELITIS VACCINE TETANUS TOXOID DIPHTHERIA TOXOID PERTUSSIS TOXOID PERTACTIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2024-11-11
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
PEDIACEL has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.