PMS-EPIRUBICIN
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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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 PMS-EPIRUBICIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-EPIRUBICIN 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 28, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-EPIRUBICIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.
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
02410400
Strength
2MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
EPIRUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2019-06-28
Reason for Shortage
Raw material availability
Past Reports for This Drug
PMS-EPIRUBICIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
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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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