RATIO-SALBUTAMOL
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 RATIO-SALBUTAMOL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RATIO-SALBUTAMOL has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 13, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is RATIO-SALBUTAMOL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
RATIO-SALBUTAMOL
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NOVO-SALMOL TAB 4MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
MED SALBUTAMOL INHALATION SOLUTION 1MG/ML
MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED
NOVO-SALMOL TAB 2MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
VENTODISK PWR 200MCG/BLISTER
GLAXO CANADA INC
VENTOLIN TAB 4MG
GLAXO CANADA INC
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
02239365
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-02-13
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
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.
DIN 02143933
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
300MG · DIN 02370654
120MG · DIN 02370611