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Permanently Discontinued

TARO-DEFERASIROX

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TARO-DEFERASIROX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-DEFERASIROX 125MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 2, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-DEFERASIROX 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 strength125MG
Last updated2020-02-02

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.

Closest Matches

EXJADE

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

125MG · DIN 02287420

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DEFERASIROX

PHARMASCIENCE INC

125MG · DIN 02474328

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ALEMBIC-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

360MG · DIN 02564939

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

360MG · DIN 02507331

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

360MG · DIN 02549859

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DEFERASIROX

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02461552

Different strengthSame 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

02463520

Strength

125MG

Dosage Form

TABLET FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DEFERASIROX

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-02-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons