PROQUAD
MERCK CANADA 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 there a shortage of PROQUAD in Canada?
Not currently. The most recent shortage report for PROQUAD 3.00Log10 TCID50 4.30Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 3.99Log10 PFU is marked resolved (last updated January 6, 2023).
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
02399229
Strength
3.00Log10 TCID50 4.30Log10 TCID50 3.00Log10 TCID50 3.99Log10 PFU
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
RUBELLA VIRUS VACCINE LIVE ATTENUATED MUMPS VIRUS VACCINE LIVE ATTENUATED MEASLES VIRUS VACCINE LIVE ATTENUATED VARICELLA-ZOSTER VIRUS VACCINE LIVE ATTENUATED
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2023-01-06
Reason for Shortage
Demand increase for the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
PROQUAD has 6 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
20MG · DIN 02483548
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975