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Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-DEFERASIROX

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-DEFERASIROX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-DEFERASIROX 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-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 · 2 same form & route
Affected strength500MG
Report last updated2019-10-26
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

SANDOZ DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

360MG · DIN 02489910

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

90MG · DIN 02507315

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

AURO PHARMA INC

90MG · DIN 02527774

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-DEFERASIROX

PHARMASCIENCE INC

125MG · DIN 02474328

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ DEFERASIROX

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02464462

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)

APOTEX INC

90MG · DIN 02485265

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

02407973

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DEFERASIROX

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-10-26

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

TEVA-DEFERASIROX has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.