TARO-DEFERASIROX
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TARO-DEFERASIROX discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-DEFERASIROX 500MG 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.
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
ALEMBIC-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)
ALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
TARO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
JAMP DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
APO-DEFERASIROX
APOTEX INC
APO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)
APOTEX INC
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
02463547
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET FOR SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
DEFERASIROX
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-02-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2% · DIN 02247560
DIN 02315033
DIN 02230251
DIN 02304457
0.05% · DIN 00716618
0.1% · DIN 00716626
0.1% · DIN 00716634
0.05% · DIN 00716642
0.1% · DIN 00716650
1% · DIN 00812382
2% · DIN 00812374
1% · DIN 00812366