STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP
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 STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP 1ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 11, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP 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
STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION USP
OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION USP
ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC
STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION, USP
BAXTER CORPORATION
BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP-PRE-FILLED SYRINGE
PFIZER CANADA ULC
STERILE WATER FOR INJECTION, USP
BAXTER CORPORATION
BACTERIOSTATIC WATER FOR INJECTION USP
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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
02276097
Strength
1ML
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
INTRAVASCULAR
Active Ingredient
WATER
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-11-11
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
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
10MG · DIN 02483513
20MG · DIN 02483548
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
70MG · DIN 02244266
50MG · DIN 02244265
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975