Drug Shortage Report for VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP
Report ID | 10648 |
Drug Identification Number | 02378345 |
Brand name | VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP |
Common or Proper name | Vancomycin HCL |
Company Name | PFIZER CANADA ULC |
Market Status | CANCELLED POST MARKET |
Active Ingredient(s) | VANCOMYCIN |
Strength(s) | 10G |
Dosage form(s) | POWDER FOR SOLUTION |
Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS |
Packaging size | 1 x 10g |
ATC code | J01XA |
ATC description | OTHER ANTIBACTERIALS |
Reason for shortage | Other (Please describe in comments) |
Anticipated start date | 2017-06-01 |
Actual start date | |
Estimated end date | Unknown |
Actual end date | 2017-10-20 |
Shortage status | Resolved |
Updated date | 2017-10-21 |
Company comments | 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. EXPIRY DATE: September 1st, 2017 Short dated product will remain available until August 15th, 2017. **Vancomycin HCL 5g is available with an EXPIRY DATE of October 1st, 2017** |
Health Canada comments | |
Tier 3 Status | No |
Contact Address | 17300 TRANS-CANADA HIGHWAY KIRKLAND, QUEBEC CANADA H9J 2M5 |
Company contact information | Customer Service / service à la clientèle : 1-888-999-8750 Email / courriel: PharmaCustomerServiceDept@pfizer.com |
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