PIPERACILLIN FOR INJECTION
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
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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 PIPERACILLIN FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PIPERACILLIN FOR INJECTION 3G has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PIPERACILLIN FOR INJECTION not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PIPRACIL INJ 3GM/VIAL
LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.
PIPRACIL-PWS IV IM 3G/VIAL
WYETH CANADA
Other Products
PIPRACIL INJ 2GM/VIAL
LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.
PIPRACIL PHARMACY BULK 40GM/VIAL
CYANAMID CANADA INC.
PIPRACIL INJ 4GM/VIAL
LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.
PIPRACIL PHARMACY BULK VIAL-PWS IV 40G/VIAL
WYETH-AYERST CANADA INC.
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
02246641
Strength
3G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
PIPERACILLIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-03-13
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons