Permanently Discontinued

PEGETRON

MERCK CANADA INC

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 PEGETRON discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PEGETRON 150MCG 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PEGETRON not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength150MCG 200MG

Last updated2017-04-05

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

02246030

Strength

150MCG 200MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

ORAL SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2B RIBAVIRIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-05

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC

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

40MG · DIN 00782327

20MG · DIN 02483548

15MG · DIN 02483521

10MG · DIN 02483513

100MG · DIN 02451816

70MG · DIN 02244266