Permanently Discontinued

REOPRO

JANSSEN 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 REOPRO discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that REOPRO 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is REOPRO not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength2MG

Last updated2018-06-15

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

02216973

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

ABCIXIMAB

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-06-15

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from JANSSEN INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

DIN 02538563

DIN 02538555

4MG · DIN 02493225

3MG · DIN 02493217

5MG · DIN 02493233

0.5MG · DIN 02397447