Drug Report History
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| Version v19-FR | Version v4-FR | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | French | French |
| Date Updated | 2024-11-20 | 2024-07-09 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02513579 | 02513579 |
| Brand name | BIPAZEN | BIPAZEN |
| Common or Proper name | Desmopressin Acetate Injection | Desmopressin Acetate Injection |
| Company Name | KVR PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | KVR PHARMACEUTICALS INC. |
| Ingredients | DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE | DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE |
| Strength(s) | 4MCG | 4MCG |
| Dosage form(s) | SOLUTION | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR | SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Packaging size | Cartons of 10 ampoules | Cartons of 10 ampoules |
| ATC code | H01BA | H01BA |
| ATC description | POSTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES | POSTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES |
| Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2024-07-19 | 2024-07-19 |
| Actual start date | ||
| Estimated end date | 2024-12-09 | 2024-09-09 |
| Actual end date | ||
| Shortage status | Actual shortage | Anticipated shortage |
| Tier 3 Status | No | No |
| Company comments | Discovered a quality issue with the lot of glass ampoules to be used in the next production. A new lot of glass ampoules have been ordered for rush delivery. Upon arrival, a new Bipazen batch will be produced. | Discovered a quality issue with the lot of glass ampoules to be used in the next production. A new lot of glass ampoules have been ordered for rush delivery expected July 27. Upon arrival, a new batch will be produced. |
| Health Canada comments |