PIPERACILLIN / TAZOBACTAM POWDER FOR INJECTION
TEVA CANADA 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 PIPERACILLIN / TAZOBACTAM POWDER FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PIPERACILLIN / TAZOBACTAM POWDER FOR INJECTION 0.5G 4G has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 15, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PIPERACILLIN / TAZOBACTAM POWDER FOR INJECTION 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
02370174
Strength
0.5G 4G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
TAZOBACTAM PIPERACILLIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2023-11-15
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
PIPERACILLIN / TAZOBACTAM POWDER FOR INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
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DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
200MG · DIN 02420163
100MG · DIN 02420155
500MG · DIN 02247340
750MG · DIN 02247341
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
120MG · DIN 02370611
240MG · DIN 02370646