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Version v12-FR Version v5-FR
Language French French
Date Updated 2025-01-06 2024-08-13
Drug Identification Number 02520834 02520834
Brand name ZEPZELCA ZEPZELCA
Common or Proper name Lurbinectedin Lurbinectedin
Company Name JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND LIMITED
Ingredients LURBINECTEDIN LURBINECTEDIN
Strength(s) 4MG 4MG
Dosage form(s) POWDER POWDER
Route of administration INTRAVENOUS INTRAVENOUS
Packaging size Carton containing 1 vial Carton containing 1 vial
ATC code L01XX L01XX
ATC description
Reason for shortage Other (Please describe in comments) Other (Please describe in comments)
Anticipated start date 2024-11-01 2025-01-01
Actual start date 2024-11-01
Estimated end date Unknown Unknown
Actual end date
Shortage status Actual shortage Anticipated shortage
Tier 3 Status No No
Company comments This is a supply decision specific to Canada as a result of the reimbursement assessment by CADTH and INESSS. In 2023, both CADTH and INESSS issued a 'do not list' recommendation. With no available pathway in the near term for reimbursement, at this time, the company will not be able to continue maintaining supply of Zepzelca in Canada (beyond what is currently in country). This is a supply decision specific to Canada as a result of the reimbursement assessment by CADTH and INESSS. In 2023, both CADTH and INESSS issued a 'do not list' recommendation. With no available pathway in the near term for reimbursement, at this time, the company will not be able to continue maintaining supply of Zepzelca in Canada (beyond what is currently in country).
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