Drug Shortage Report for MENOMUNE-A/C/Y/W-135
Report ID | 1394 |
Drug Identification Number | 01959018 |
Brand name | MENOMUNE-A/C/Y/W-135 |
Common or Proper name | Meningococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine, Groups A, C, Y and W-135 Combined |
Company Name | SANOFI PASTEUR LIMITED |
Market Status | CANCELLED POST MARKET |
Active Ingredient(s) | MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP A MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP C MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP W-135 MENINGOCOCCAL POLYSACCHARIDE ANTIGEN GROUP Y |
Strength(s) | 50 MCG / 0.5 ML 50 MCG / 0.5 ML 50 MCG / 0.5 ML 50 MCG / 0.5 ML |
Dosage form(s) | Kit, Powder For Solution |
Route of administration | Subcutaneous |
Packaging size | 1 x 0.5 mL vial plus 1 x 0.6 mL diluent / 1 flacon de 1 dose de 0,5 mL et 1 flacon de 0,6 mL de diluant |
ATC code | J07AH |
ATC description | BACTERIAL VACCINES |
Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. |
Anticipated start date | 2015-02-13 |
Actual start date | 2015-02-13 |
Estimated end date | Unknown |
Actual end date | 2017-03-29 |
Shortage status | Resolved |
Updated date | 2017-03-30 |
Company comments | Sanofi Pasteur has decided to discontinue the global supply production and commercialization of MENOMUNE®, its polysaccharide meningococcal vaccine. There is currently no remaining supply. The impact that this shortage may have on availability may differ depending on the public immunization program offered in each province and territory. For more information on the potential impacts, if any, in your province or territory please contact your local public health department. |
Health Canada comments | |
Tier 3 Status | No |
Contact Address | 1755 STEELES AVENUE WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA M2R 3T4 |
Company contact information | Customer Service/Service à la clientèle: 1-800-268-4171 Vaccine Information Service/Service d'information sur les vaccins: 416-667-2611 or 1-888-621-1146 |
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