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Version v5-FR Version v1-EN
Language French English
Date Updated 2018-09-04 2017-07-05
Drug Identification Number 02241976 02241976
Brand name TALWIN 30 MG/ML TALWIN 30 MG/ML
Common or Proper name TALWIN TALWIN
Company Name PFIZER CANADA ULC PFIZER CANADA ULC
Ingredients PENTAZOCINE PENTAZOCINE
Strength(s) 30MG 30MG
Dosage form(s) SOLUTION SOLUTION
Route of administration INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS
Packaging size 25x1ml 25x1ml
ATC code N02AD N02AD
ATC description OPIOIDS OPIOIDS
Reason for shortage Other (Please describe in comments) Other (Please describe in comments)
Anticipated start date 2018-11-23 2018-11-23
Actual start date
Estimated end date Unknown
Actual end date 2018-09-04
Shortage status Avoided shortage Anticipated shortage
Tier 3 Status No No
Company comments The drug has been discontinued. Product importation is currently on hold in accordance with new Health Canada terms and conditions related to its manufacturing site of origin. This importation hold is on future lots and does not impact any existing inventories or those already distributed on the market. The inventory on hand remains available and will be allocated to customers based on their monthly average order quantity. Alternate suppliers have been contacted in order to minimize potential supply disruptions.
Health Canada comments