Drug Report History
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| Version v8-EN | Version v3-EN | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | English | English |
| Date Updated | 2021-02-20 | 2021-02-15 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02223406 | 02223406 |
| Brand name | INTRON A | INTRON A |
| Common or Proper name | interferon alfa-2b lyophilized powder | interferon alfa-2b lyophilized powder |
| Company Name | MERCK CANADA INC | MERCK CANADA INC |
| Ingredients | INTERFERON ALFA-2B WATER | INTERFERON ALFA-2B WATER |
| Strength(s) | 10000000UNIT 1ML | 10000000UNIT 1ML |
| Dosage form(s) | LIQUID POWDER FOR SOLUTION | LIQUID POWDER FOR SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRALESIONAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS INTRALESIONAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS | INTRALESIONAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS INTRALESIONAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS |
| Packaging size | vial | vial |
| ATC code | L03AB | L03AB |
| ATC description | IMMUNOSTIMULANTS | IMMUNOSTIMULANTS |
| Reason for shortage | Delay in shipping of the drug. | Delay in shipping of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2021-02-19 | 2021-02-16 |
| Actual start date | 2021-02-19 | |
| Estimated end date | 2021-03-12 | 2021-03-01 |
| Actual end date | ||
| Shortage status | Actual shortage | Anticipated shortage |
| Tier 3 Status | No | No |
| Company comments | ||
| Health Canada comments |