Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

RHINOCORT TURBUHALER 100 MCG/DOSE

ASTRAZENECA CANADA 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 RHINOCORT TURBUHALER 100 MCG/DOSE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RHINOCORT TURBUHALER 100 MCG/DOSE has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 2, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RHINOCORT TURBUHALER 100 MCG/DOSE 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 strength100MCG
Last updated2020-03-02

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

RHINOCORT AQUA 100MCG

ASTRA PHARMA INC.

100MCG · DIN 01974432

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-BUDESONIDE AQ

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

100MCG · DIN 02230648

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PULMICORT TURBUHALER

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

200MCG · DIN 00851752

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PULMICORT NEBUAMP 0.25 MG/ML

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

0.25MG · DIN 01978918

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PULMICORT NEBUAMP 0.5 MG/ML

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

0.5MG · DIN 01978926

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PULMICORT NEBUAMP 0.125 MG/ML

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

0.125MG · DIN 02229099

Different strengthDifferent 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

02035324

Strength

100MCG

Dosage Form

POWDER

Route

INHALATION NASAL

Active Ingredient

BUDESONIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-03-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons