Drug Report History
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| Version v12-FR | Version v2-FR | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | French | French |
| Date Updated | 2019-08-09 | 2019-06-18 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02238674 | 02238674 |
| Brand name | INTRON A | INTRON A |
| Common or Proper name | interferon alfa-2b solution for injection | interferon alfa-2b solution for injection |
| Company Name | MERCK CANADA INC | MERCK CANADA INC |
| Ingredients | INTERFERON ALFA-2B | INTERFERON ALFA-2B |
| Strength(s) | 6000000UNIT | 6000000UNIT |
| Dosage form(s) | SOLUTION | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS | INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS |
| Packaging size | 1X18MIU | 1X18MIU |
| ATC code | L03AB | L03AB |
| ATC description | IMMUNOSTIMULANTS | IMMUNOSTIMULANTS |
| Reason for shortage | Demand increase for the drug. | Demand increase for the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | ||
| Actual start date | 2019-06-18 | 2019-06-18 |
| Estimated end date | 2019-08-12 | 2019-07-19 |
| Actual end date | 2019-08-09 | |
| Shortage status | Actual shortage | Anticipated shortage |
| Tier 3 Status | No | No |
| Company comments | Limited quantities available for the 18MIU vials, but other strengths are available (10MIU & 25MIU Ready-to-Use Solution, HSA Free Vials, as well as 10MIU Powder & Diluent) | Limited quantities available for the 18MIU vials, but other strengths are available (10MIU & 25MIU Ready-to-Use Solution, HSA Free Vials, as well as 10MIU Powder & Diluent) |
| Health Canada comments |