Drug Shortage Report for DURATOCIN
| Report ID | 129238 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02231593 |
| Brand name | DURATOCIN |
| Common or Proper name | Carbetocin Injection (ampoules) |
| Company Name | FERRING INC |
| Market Status | CANCELLED POST MARKET |
| Active Ingredient(s) | CARBETOCIN |
| Strength(s) | 100MCG |
| Dosage form(s) | LIQUID SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS INTRAVENOUS |
| Packaging size | 1 mL ampoule - 100 mcg / mL |
| ATC code | H01BB |
| ATC description | POSTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES |
| Reason for shortage | Delay in shipping of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | |
| Actual start date | 2020-10-20 |
| Estimated end date | 2020-12-15 |
| Actual end date | 2020-12-15 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2020-12-16 |
| Company comments | Substitute with DURATOCIN 100 mcg room temperature vials. 1 mL vial, 100 mcg / mL; UPC 779170191008; DIN 02496526. Store at: 15°C to 30°C. Available now and in stock; DURATOCIN (carbetocin injection) room temperature vials are indicated for the prevention of postpartum haemorrhage by controlling uterine atony. Duratocin room temperature vials have the same efficacy and safety features as ampoules with expanded indication for vaginal deliveries. |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 200 YORKLAND BLVD TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA M2J 5C1 |
| Company contact information | 1-800-263-4057 |
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| v14 | 2020-12-16 | English | Compare |
| v13 | 2020-12-15 | French | Compare |
| v12 | 2020-12-15 | English | Compare |
| v11 | 2020-12-09 | French | Compare |
| v10 | 2020-12-09 | English | Compare |
| v9 | 2020-12-01 | French | Compare |
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