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Permanently Discontinued

ZALTRAP

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 ZALTRAP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ZALTRAP 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 30, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ZALTRAP 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
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2020-07-30

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

EYLEA

BAYER INC

2MG · DIN 02415992

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

AFLIVU

APOTEX INC

2MG · DIN 02554194

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

EYLEA HD

BAYER INC

8MG · DIN 02545004

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PAVBLU

AMGEN CANADA INC

2MG · DIN 02550628

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

YESAFILI

BIOCON BIOLOGICS CANADA INC

2MG · DIN 02535858

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

OPUVIZ

SAMSUNG BIOEPIS CO., LTD

2MG · DIN 02561883

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent 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

02421070

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

AFLIBERCEPT

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-30

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons