Epipen Shortage
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Auto-injector shortage not expected despite Pfizer’s EpiPen warning, Health Canada saysHealth Canada says there will be a sufficient supply of epinephrine auto-injectors in Canada in the coming months despite a warning from Pfizer Canada of a potential shortage.CanadaJul 21, 2019
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Health minister set to make U.S.-made EpiPen alternative available in CanadaThe federal government says an alternative to EpiPens will be available next month for Canadians with life-threatening allergies.HealthAug 29, 2018
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Health Canada reviewing whether to extend EpiPen expiry datesHealth Canada is looking into a recent decision by the FDA to extend the expiration dates of some EpiPens.HealthAug 22, 2018
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Mom worried about ongoing EpiPen shortage as she gets ready for back to schoolEight-year-old Jacob Notaro needs a new EpiPen but they're in short supply. And his mom is getting mixed messages about whether he can still go to school.HealthAug 14, 2018
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EpiPen shortage raises some concern for Guelph paramedic chiefChief Stephen Dewar said paramedics have administered epinephrine 22 times in 2018.HealthAug 3, 2018
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EpiPen shortage may drag into next year: Health CanadaEven after pharmacies get a new shipment of EpiPens in late August, the shortage could last for months, Health Canada says.HealthAug 2, 2018
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EpiPen shortage to continue into August, Health Canada warnsHealth Canada is warning Canadians that the adult dose of the EpiPen is expected to be in limited supply at pharmacies until August 31.CanadaJul 30, 2018
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U.S. now facing EpiPen shortage in addition to Canada, BritainMylan warned U.S. customers on Tuesday that they may have trouble getting EpiPen prescriptions filled due to problems at a factory.HealthMay 9, 2018
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Canada looks south for help to solve EpiPen shortageCanada said it is working with the FDA to access supplies of Mylan N.V.'s EpiPen emergency allergy antidote amid a growing shortage that has spared the U.S.CanadaApr 17, 2018
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EpiPen shortage in Canada expands due to manufacturing issuesThe supply constraints of the auto-injectors, which provide emergency treatment for people at risk of life-threatening allergic reactions, were first reported in January.HealthApr 12, 2018
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