Drug Shortage Report for OCTREOSCAN

Last updated on 2024-04-09 History
Report ID 222588
Drug Identification Number 02329271
Brand name OCTREOSCAN
Common or Proper name Kit for the preparation of Indium In 111 Pentetreotide
Company Name CURIUM CANADA INC
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) PENTETREOTIDE INDIUM IN 111 CHLORIDE
Strength(s) 10MCG 111MBq
Dosage form(s) POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT SOLUTION
Route of administration INTRAVENOUS INTRAVENOUS
Packaging size 10 ml
ATC code V09IB
ATC description
Reason for shortage Other (Please describe in comments)
Anticipated start date
Actual start date 2024-03-18
Estimated end date 2024-03-31
Actual end date 2024-04-08
Shortage status Resolved
Updated date 2024-04-09
Company comments The most recent lot of Indium In-111 raw material used in the production of Octreoscan did not meet quality specifications. As a result, product will not be available for shipment Sunday, Mar 17 and Monday, Mar 18, & Mar 24 and Mar 25. The next lot is scheduled to release Sunday, Mar 31. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this issue.
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status No
Contact Address 2572 BOUL. DANIEL-JOHNSON
LAVAL, QUEBEC
CANADA H7T 2R3
Company contact information

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