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Permanently Discontinued

VINORELBINE TARTRATE FOR INJECTION

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 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 October 17, 2019). 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: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2019-10-17

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

NAVELBINE

PIERRE FABRE PHARMA CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02091283

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VINORELBINE INJECTION, USP

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02392445

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VINORELBINE TARTRATE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 02327643

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AJ-VINORELBINE

AGILA JAMP CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02396416

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VINORELBINE INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

10MG · DIN 02265990

Same strengthSame 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

02271214

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

VINORELBINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-10-17

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Past Reports for This Drug

VINORELBINE TARTRATE FOR INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.