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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 · 1 same form & route
Affected strength125MG
Report last updated2020-02-02
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

EXJADE

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02287447

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

90MG · DIN 02489899

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

APOTEX INC

180MG · DIN 02485273

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

PHARMASCIENCE INC

90MG · DIN 02528290

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

360MG · DIN 02549859

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

AURO PHARMA INC

180MG · DIN 02527782

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

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