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Active Shortage

TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

ACCORD HEALTHCARE 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 there a shortage of TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION in Canada?

Yes. TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION 1MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated January 9, 2025).

Why is TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

When will TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength1MG
Last updated2025-01-09

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

TOPOTECAN INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02409232

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEVA-TOPOTECAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02441063

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

4MG · DIN 02392798

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TOPOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

4MG · DIN 02344009

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TOPOTECAN FOR INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

4MG · DIN 02346656

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02396378

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

TOPOTECAN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-01-09

Reason for Shortage

Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.