TARCEVA
HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE 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 TARCEVA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARCEVA 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 2, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TARCEVA 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
APO-ERLOTINIB
APOTEX INC
TEVA-ERLOTINIB
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02269023
Strength
150MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ERLOTINIB
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2024-10-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
162MG · DIN 02424770
162MG · DIN 02483327
200MG · DIN 02350106
400MG · DIN 02350114
80MG · DIN 02350092
DIN 02147440
DIN 02225689
150MG · DIN 02458136
25MG · DIN 02270994
2MG · DIN 02245859
200MG · DIN 02242145
250MG · DIN 02192748