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| Version v2-EN | Version v1-EN | |
|---|---|---|
| Language | English | English |
| Date Updated | 2026-01-08 | 2026-01-08 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02546639 | 02546639 |
| Brand name | COLISTIMETHATE FOR INJECTION USP | COLISTIMETHATE FOR INJECTION USP |
| Common or Proper name | COLISTIMETHATE | COLISTIMETHATE |
| Company Name | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC |
| Ingredients | COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM | COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM |
| Strength(s) | 150MG | 150MG |
| Dosage form(s) | POWDER FOR SOLUTION | POWDER FOR SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR | INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Packaging size | 1X1 VIAL | 1X1 VIAL |
| Additional packaging sizes | ||
| ATC code | J01XB | J01XB |
| ATC description | OTHER ANTIBACTERIALS | OTHER ANTIBACTERIALS |
| Reason for shortage | Other (Please describe in comments) | Other (Please describe in comments) |
| Anticipated start date | 2026-01-08 | 2026-01-08 |
| Actual start date | 2026-01-08 | 2026-01-08 |
| Estimated end date | 2026-05-31 | 2026-05-31 |
| Actual end date | ||
| Shortage status | Anticipated shortage | Anticipated shortage |
| Tier 3 Status | No | No |
| Company comments | Shortage due to delay in manufacturing. Marcan Pharmaceuticals has inventory available but it is short dated. The expiry date on the product is June 30, 2026. Fresh batches are expected to arrive in May 2026 | Shortage due to delay in manufacturing. Marcan Pharmaceuticals has inventory available but it is short dated. The expiry date on the product is June 30, 2026. Fresh batches are expected to arrive in May 2026 |
| Health Canada comments |