Drug Shortage Report for ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

Last updated on 2024-10-17 History
Report ID 235457
Drug Identification Number 02439387
Brand name ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
Common or Proper name ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
Company Name FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Strength(s) 5MG
Dosage form(s) SOLUTION
Route of administration EPIDURAL BLOCK/INFILTRATION EPIDURAL BLOCK/INFILTRATION
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Additional packaging sizes 10 mL
ATC code N01BB
ATC description ANESTHETICS, LOCAL
Reason for shortage Delay in shipping of the drug.
Anticipated start date 2024-08-26
Actual start date
Estimated end date 2024-10-30
Actual end date 2024-10-15
Shortage status Resolved
Updated date 2024-10-17
Company comments Fresenius Kabi Canada regrets to advise that due to shipping delays, we will be encountering a supply interruption on our Ropivacaine Hydrochloride Injection, USP 5 mg/mL Ampoule 10 mL effective August 26, 2024, until October 30, 2024.
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status No
Contact Address 165 GALAXY BLVD, SUITE 100
TORONTO, ONTARIO
CANADA M9W 0C8
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v3 2024-08-27 English Compare
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