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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-OXALIPLATIN

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-OXALIPLATIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-OXALIPLATIN 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 8, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-OXALIPLATIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2017-04-08

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

OXALIPLATIN INJECTION

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

5MG · DIN 02431688

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXALIPLATIN INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

5MG · DIN 02457423

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-OXALIPLATIN INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02446227

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXALIPLATIN INJECTION USP

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 02433206

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXALIPLATIN

PFIZER CANADA ULC

5MG · DIN 02444763

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-OXALIPLATIN

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

5MG · DIN 02449692

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02437074

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

OXALIPLATIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

PMS-OXALIPLATIN has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.