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Stockpiling drugs can lead to local shortages: Canadians urged not to buy more medication than usual during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health Canada understands the stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and recognizes that Canadians may be concerned about not being able to get medications they rely on for themselves and their loved ones. While the Government of Canada recommends that Canadians refill their prescriptions now so that they do not have to go to a...

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Shortage of EpiPen (0.3 mg) auto-injector in Canada

Pfizer Canada has advised Health Canada that there is currently a shortage of EpiPen auto-injectors in the 0.3 mg format (DIN ‪00509558‬). The shortage is reported to be due to a manufacturing disruption and is currently anticipated to be resolved by ‪March 2, 2018‬. According to Pfizer, the shortage does not impact EpiPen Jr (0.15...