VINORELBINE TARTRATE FOR INJECTION
PFIZER CANADA 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 VINORELBINE TARTRATE FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VINORELBINE TARTRATE FOR INJECTION 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is VINORELBINE TARTRATE FOR INJECTION not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.
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
VINORELBINE INJECTION, USP
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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
02257777
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
VINORELBINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-08-15
Reason for Shortage
Raw material availability
Past Reports for This Drug
VINORELBINE TARTRATE FOR INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.