Permanently Discontinued

PMS-TOPOTECAN

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-TOPOTECAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-TOPOTECAN 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 7, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-TOPOTECAN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file2 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength4MG

Report last updated2017-04-07

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Other Products

TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

PFIZER CANADA ULC

1MG · DIN 02379422

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TOPOTECAN INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 02390981

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02406446

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

TOPOTECAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-04-07

Reason for Shortage

Manufacturing issues

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC

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DIN 02025337

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DIN 02028174

ARTHRITIS PAIN RELIEF

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