| Report ID | 275546 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02546639 |
| Brand name | COLISTIMETHATE FOR INJECTION USP |
| Common or Proper name | COLISTIMETHATE |
| Company Name | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | COLISTIMETHATE SODIUM |
| Strength(s) | 150MG |
| Dosage form(s) | POWDER FOR SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Packaging size | 1X1 VIAL |
| ATC code | J01XB |
| ATC description | OTHER ANTIBACTERIALS |
| Reason for shortage | Other (Please describe in comments) |
| Anticipated start date | 2026-01-08 |
| Actual start date | 2026-01-08 |
| Estimated end date | 2026-05-31 |
| Actual end date | |
| Shortage status | Actual shortage |
| Updated date | 2026-01-09 |
| 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 |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 2 GURDWARA RD., SUITE 400 OTTAWA, ONTARIO CANADA K2E 1A2 |
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