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Version v6-EN Version v4-FR
Language English French
Date Updated 2019-07-02 2019-04-24
Drug Identification Number 02237792 02237792
Brand name AVAXIM AVAXIM
Common or Proper name Hepatitis A Vaccine Inactivated Hepatitis A Vaccine Inactivated
Company Name SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED
Ingredients HEPATITIS A VACCINE, INACTIVATED HEPATITIS A VACCINE, INACTIVATED
Strength(s) 160UNIT 160UNIT
Dosage form(s) SUSPENSION SUSPENSION
Route of administration INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAMUSCULAR
Packaging size 1 x 0.5 mL (single dose) syringe 1 x 0.5 mL (single dose) syringe
ATC code J07BC J07BC
ATC description VIRAL VACCINES VIRAL VACCINES
Reason for shortage Demand increase for the drug. Demand increase for the drug.
Anticipated start date 2019-07-01 2019-07-01
Actual start date 2019-04-24 2019-04-24
Estimated end date 2019-08-01 2019-08-01
Actual end date 2019-07-02
Shortage status Actual shortage Anticipated shortage
Tier 3 Status No No
Company comments The shortage has been resolved. There is an anticipated increase in the private market demand for AVAXIM® due to a prolonged shortage of other Hepatitis A vaccines in the Canadian market.
Health Canada comments