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Shortage Avoided

ROTATEQ

MERCK 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 there a shortage of ROTATEQ in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for ROTATEQ 2210000UNIT 2840000UNIT 2220000UNIT 2040000UNIT 2290000UNIT is marked resolved (last updated April 7, 2021).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength2210000UNIT 2840000UNIT 2220000UNIT 2040000UNIT 2290000UNIT
Last updated2021-04-07

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

02284413

Strength

2210000UNIT 2840000UNIT 2220000UNIT 2040000UNIT 2290000UNIT

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G1 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G2 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G3 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE G4 HUMAN-BOVINE ROTAVIRUS REASSORTANT TYPE P1

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-04-07

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ROTATEQ has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.