| Report ID | 237299 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02421526 |
| Brand name | TARO-MEROPENEM |
| Common or Proper name | Merepenem |
| Company Name | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | MEROPENEM |
| Strength(s) | 1G |
| Dosage form(s) | POWDER FOR SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS |
| Packaging size | 10 x 1Vial |
| ATC code | J01DH |
| ATC description | OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS |
| Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | |
| Actual start date | 2024-06-14 |
| Estimated end date | Unknown |
| Actual end date | |
| Shortage status | Actual shortage |
| Updated date | 2026-03-02 |
| Company comments | |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 126 EAST DRIVE BRAMPTON, ONTARIO CANADA L6T 1C1 |
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