Permanently Discontinued

TAXOTERE

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA 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 TAXOTERE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TAXOTERE 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TAXOTERE 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 file5 products

Affected strength20MG

Last updated2018-05-28

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

TAXOTERE

SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 02177080

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-DOCETAXEL

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

80MG · DIN 02465647

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DOCETAXEL INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

10MG · DIN 02361957

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-DOCETAXEL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

80MG · DIN 02436388

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ACT DOCETAXEL 40 MG/ML

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

80MG · DIN 02441845

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02177099

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DOCETAXEL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-05-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

20MCG · DIN 02464284

10MCG · DIN 02464276

DIN 02464349

100UNIT · DIN 02469901

ADMELOG

100UNIT · DIN 02469898

ADMELOG SOLOSTAR

100UNIT · DIN 02469871