ARCHIVED 1. List of Drugs for Exceptional Importation and Sale [2021-01-27]

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This is an archived list. Please refer to the most current version of this list.

Drugs included on this list are called "designated drugs" and are eligible for the exceptional importation and sale provisions provided for in the Interim Order. The list, which will be updated as required, is incorporated by reference in the IO and is maintained by Health Canada.

Supersedes: 2020-12-03
Date issued: 2020-12-09

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List of Drugs for Exceptional Importation and Sale

Drug or Class of Drug; Brand Name, Medicinal Ingredient(s)	Dosage Form, Strength, Route of Administration	Country of Origin and Identifying Code	Name of Importer	Batch Number	Date	Information to Support Safe Use Made Available by Importer
Propofol; Fresenius Propoven, Propofol	Emulsion for injection or infusion, 100mL vial - 20mg/mL (2%), Intravenous use	Austria and Sweden, Inner vial label: M080395 Outer box label: M080396 Package leaflet: M080510	Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd.	N/A	April 16, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Midazolam; Midazolam Injection, USP 2 mg / 2 mL (1 mg / mL), Midazolam	Solution for injection, 1 mg/1 mL, Intravenous and intermuscular use	United States, ANDA 203460	Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd.	N/A	April 17, 2020	Contact Fresenius Kabi Canada at: 100-165 Galaxy Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 0C8 Telephone: 1-877-779-7760; Fax: 1-844-605-4465
Ketamine; Ketamine Hydrochloride Injection USP 500mg/5mL, Ketamine Hydrochloride	Solution - concentrate, 100mg/mL, Intramuscular or intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-2051-05	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Norepinephrine; Levophed Injection USP 4mg/4mL, Norepinephrine Bitartrate	Solution - concentrate, 1mg/mL, Intravenous infusion following dilution	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-3375-04	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Contact Pfizer Canada at: 17300 Trans-Canada Hwy., Kirkland, QC H9J 2M5 Telephone: 1-866-723-7111 Fax: 1-855-242-5652
Midazolam; Midazolam Injection USP 2mg/2mL, Midazolam	Solution, 1mg/mL, Intramuscular or intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-2305-17	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Contact Pfizer Canada at: 17300 Trans-Canada Hwy., Kirkland, QC H9J 2M5 Telephone: 1-866-723-7111 Fax: 1-855-242-5652
Midazolam; Midazolam Injection USP 5mg/5mL, Midazolam	Solution, 1mg/mL, Intramuscular or intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-2305-05	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Contact Pfizer Canada at: 17300 Trans-Canada Hwy., Kirkland, QC H9J 2M5 Telephone: 1-866-723-7111 Fax: 1-855-242-5652
Midazolam; Midazolam Injection USP 10mg/10mL, Midazolam	Solution, 1mg/mL, Intramuscular or intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 0409-2587-05	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Contact Pfizer Canada at: 17300 Trans-Canada Hwy., Kirkland, QC H9J 2M5 Telephone: 1-866-723-7111 Fax: 1-855-242-5652
Pancuronium; Pancuronium Bromide Injection USP 10mg/10mL, Pancuronium Bromide	Solution, 1mg/mL, Intravenous use only	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-4646-01	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Dexmedetomidine; Precedex injection 200mcg/2mL, Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride	Solution - concentrate, 100mcg/mL, Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-1638-02	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Contact Pfizer Canada at: 17300 Trans-Canada Hwy., Kirkland, QC H9J 2M5 Telephone: 1-866-723-7111 Fax: 1-855-242-5652
Dexmedetomidine; Dexmedetomidina EVER Pharma, Dexmedetomidine	Solution, 200mcg/2mL (100mcg/1mL), Intravenous use	Spain, 719696.9 O H	Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc.	N/A	September 3, 2020	Contact Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. at: 112 - 2 Gurdwara Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 1A2 Telephone: 1-613-228-2600
Dexmedetomidine; Precedex injection 400mcg/100mL, Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride	Solution, 4mcg/mL, Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-1660-10	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Contact Pfizer Canada at: 17300 Trans-Canada Hwy., Kirkland, QC H9J 2M5 Telephone: 1-866-723-7111 Fax: 1-855-242-5652
Succinylcholine Chloride; Quelicin Injection USP 200mg/10mL, Succinylcholine Chloride	Solution, 20mg/mL, Intramuscular or intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-6629-02	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Rocuronium; Rocuronium Bromide injection 100mg/10mL, Rocuronium Bromide	Solution, 10mg/mL, Intravenous use only	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-9558-10	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Vecuronium; Vecuronium Bromide for Injection 10mg, Vecuronium Bromide	Powder for solution, Intravenous use only	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 00409-1632-01	Pfizer Canada ULC	N/A	April 17, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Rocuronium Bromide; Rocuronium Bromide Injection, Rocuronium Bromide	Solution (sterile), 50mg/5mL (10mg/mL), Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 70860-651-05; 70860-651-41, ANDA: 205656	SteriMax Inc.	N/A	May 1, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Salbutamol; Salbutamol Aldo-Union, Salbutamol Sulfate	Metered-Dose Aerosol, 100mcg per actuation, Inhalation	Spain, National Health Care Reimbursement Number (NHRN): 797183.2 TLDO; M.A. No. 65.850	JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 7, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Azithromycin; Azithromycin for Injection USP, Azithromycin Dihydrate	Powder for solution, 500mg/vial, Intravenous use	Canada, DIN: 02239952	SteriMax Inc.	200570110	May 7, 2020	Canadian Product Monograph
Fentanyl; Fentanyl Kalceks, Fentanyl Citrate	Liquid solution for injection, 50mcg/ml - 10ml ampoules, Intramuscular or intravenous use	Malta, MA1207/00202	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Fentanyl; Fentanyl Citrate - Kalceks, Fentanyl Citrate	Liquid solution for injection, 50mcg/ml - 2ml ampoules, Intramuscular or intravenous use	Latvia, 14-0232	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Morphine; Morphine Sulfate, Morphine Sulfate Pentahydrate	Solution, 2mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous use	Australia, AUST R 308716	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Morphine; Morphine Sulfate, Morphine Sulfate Pentahydrate	Solution, 10mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous use	Australia, AUST R 308718	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Morphine; Morphine Sulfate, Morphine Sulfate Pentahydrate	Solution, 15mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous use	Australia, AUST R 308715	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Morphine; Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, Morphine Sulfate	Solution, 5mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 76045-006-10	Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd.	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact Fresenius Kabi Canada at: 100-165 Galaxy Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 0C8 Telephone: 1-877-779-7760; Fax: 1-844-605-4465
Morphine; Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, Morphine Sulfate	Solution, 4mg/mL Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 76045-005-10	Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd.	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact Fresenius Kabi Canada at: 100-165 Galaxy Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 0C8 Telephone: 1-877-779-7760; Fax: 1-844-605-4465
Morphine; Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, Morphine Sulfate	Solution, 2mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 76045-004-10	Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd.	N/A	May 7, 2020	Contact Fresenius Kabi Canada at: 100-165 Galaxy Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 0C8 Telephone: 1-877-779-7760; Fax: 1-844-605-4465
Norepinephrine; Norepinephrine Bitartrate Injection, USP 4mg/4mL (1mg/mL), Norepinephrine Bitartrate	Injection, 1mg/mL, Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 36000-162-10 Product Code: AIN00610	Baxter Corporation	N/A	May 8, 2020	Contact Baxter Corporation at: 7125 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON, L5N 0C2 Telephone: 1-800-387-8399 Fax: 1-905-369-6560
Rocuronium; Rocuronium Bromide Injection, Rocuronium Bromide	Solution for injection (50mg/5mL), 10mg/mL, Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 70860-651-05; 70860-651-41	Laboratoire Riva Inc.	N/A	May 8, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Hydromorphone; Hydromorphone Kalceks, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride	Solution, 2mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous use	Germany, M.A No. (Zulassungnummer): 2201455.00.00	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 11, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Hydromorphone; Hydromorphone Kalceks, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride	Solution, 10mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous use	Germany, M.A No. (Zulassungnummer): 2201456.00.00	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 11, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Hydromorphone; Hydromorphone Kalceks, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride	Solution, 20mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous use	Germany, M.A No. (Zulassungnummer): 2201457.00.00	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 11, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Hydromorphone; Hydromorphone Kalceks, Hydromorphone Hydrochloride	Solution, 50mg/mL, Intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous use	Germany, M.A No. (Zulassungnummer): 2201458.00.00	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	May 11, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Timolol; Timo-Stulln, Timolol Maleate	Ophthalmic solution, 0.5%, Ophthalmic Use	Germany, 06879051	Pharma Stulln Inc.	N/A	May 15, 2020	Contact Pharma Stulln at: 400-6500 TransCanada hwy., Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 0A5 Telephone: 1-833-278-8556
Salbutamol; Salbuhaler, Salbutamol Sulfate	Metered-Dose Aerosol, 100 mcg per actuation, Inhalation	Philippines, DRP-3645	Sandoz Canada Inc.	N/A	May 15, 2020	Company Communication for Healthcare Professionals
Succinylcholine; Anectine, Succinylcholine Chloride	Solution for injection, 200mg/10mL (20mg/mL), Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC) - Box: 0781-9053-95; Vial: 0781-9053-70	Sandoz Canada Inc.	N/A	May 20, 2020	Contact Sandoz Canada at: 110 de Lauzon, Boucherville, QC J4B 1E6 Telephone: 1-800-343-8839
Midazolam; Sedozolam Solution for Injection or Infusion, Midazolam	Solution, 5mg/5mL (1mg/1mL), Intravenous or intramuscular use	Turkey, Register Number: 2016/246	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	June 9, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Midazolam; Sedozolam Solution for Injection or Infusion, Midazolam	Solution, 15mg/3mL (5mg/1mL), Intravenous or intramuscular use	Turkey, Register Number: 2016/290	Innomar Strategies Inc. on behalf of JAMP Pharma Corporation	N/A	June 9, 2020	Contact JAMP Pharma at: 1310 Nobel St., Boucherville, QC J4B 5H3 Telephone: 1-866-399-9091 x 2
Cisatracurium; Cisatracurium Besylate Injection, Cisatracurium Besylate	Solution for injection, 20mg/10ml (2mg/ml), Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC) - Inner label: 0781-3152-70; Outer label (box of 10): 0781-3152-95	Sandoz Canada Incorporated	N/A	June 15, 2020	Contact Sandoz Canada at: 110 de Lauzon, Boucherville, QC J4B 1E6 Telephone: 1-800-343-8839
Propylthiouracil; PTU™, Propylthiouracil	Tablet, 50mg, Oral use	Australia, AUST R 13313	Phebra Canada Inc.	N/A	June 18, 2020	Company Communications for Healthcare Professionals
Propofol; Disoprivan 1%, Propofol	Solution, 500mg/50mL (1%), Intravenous use	Switzerland, 47162 076	Aspen Pharmacare Canada Inc.	N/A	July 23, 2020	Contact Aspen Pharmacare Canada Inc. at: 8 - 1155 North Service Road West, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3E3 Telephone: 1-844-330-1213
Phenelzine Sulfate; Phenelzine Sulfate Tablets USP, Phenelzine Sulfate	Tablets, 15mg, Oral use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 43386-360-21	Lupin Pharma Canada Limited	N/A	July 24, 2020	Contact Lupin Pharma Canada Limited at: QC: 304-1001 De Maisonneuve East, Montreal, Quebec, H2L 4P9 ON: 707-15 Wertheim Ct, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3H7 Telephone: 1 844-587-4623
Rocuronium; Rocuronium Bromide injection, Rocuronium Bromide	Solution for injection, 50mg/5mL (10mg/mL), Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC) - Vial: 72611-756-01; Carton: 72611-756-10	Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc.	N/A	July 24, 2020	Contact Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. at: 112 - 2 Gurdwara Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 1A2 Telephone: 1-613-228-2600
Azithromycin; Azithromycin for Injection, USP, Azithromycin monohydrate	Powder for solution, 500mg/vial, Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 70860-100-41	Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc.	N/A	July 28, 2020	Contact Marcan Pharmaceuticals Inc. at: 112 - 2 Gurdwara Road, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 1A2 Telephone: 1-613-228-2600
Acyclovir; Acyclovir Sodium Injection, Acyclovir sodium	Solution, 500mg/10mL, Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 55150-154-10	Auro Pharma Inc.	N/A	July 30, 2020	Contact Auro Pharma Inc. at: 3700 Steeles Avenue West, Suite # 402, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8K8, Telephone: +1-905-856-8063 / +1-905-856-8263 Fax: +1-905-856-8094
Acyclovir; Acyclovir Sodium Injection, Acyclovir sodium	Solution, 1000mg/20mL, Intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 55150-154-20	Auro Pharma Inc.	N/A	July 30, 2020	Contact Auro Pharma Inc. at: 3700 Steeles Avenue West, Suite # 402, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8K8 Telephone: +1-905-856-8063 / +1-905-856-8263 Fax: +1-905-856-8094
Remdesivir; Remdesivir (GS-5734TM) for Injection, Remdesivir	Powder for solution, 100mg/vial, Intravenous use for infusion	United States, FP-13811	Gilead Sciences Canada Inc.	EW2009A1-A	August 12, 2020	Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Propylthiouracil; Propylthiouracil 50mg Tablets; Propylthiouracil	Tablet, 50mg, Oral use	United Kingdom, PL 00042/0205 PA 1888-2-1	Accelera Pharma Canada	61096E 61096F 61096G	August 21, 2020	Contact Accelera Pharma Canada at: 210B-219 Dufferin Street Toronto, ON M6K 3J1 Telephone: 1-289-208-4191
Midazolam; Midazolam Injection, Midazolam	Solution for injection, 5mg/mL (50mg/10mL) Intramuscular or intravenous use	United States, National Drug Code (NDC): 70860-601-42	Laboratoire Riva Inc.	N/A	September 3, 2020	Contact Laboratoire Riva Inc. at: 660 Industrial Blvd, Blainville, QC J7C 3V4 Telephone: 450-434-7482 Fax: 450-434-2500
Rocuronium; Rocuronium Bromide Injection, Rocuronium Bromide	Solution, 10mg/mL, Intravenous use	Chile, F-24086/18	Formative Pharma Inc.	N/A	September 18, 2020	Contact Formative Pharma Inc. at: 4 Robert Speck Parkway Mississauga, ON L4Z 1S1 Website: https://formativepharma.com/contact-us
Propofol; Diprivan 10mg/mL, Propofol	Emulsion, 10mg/mL, Intravenous use	Italy 026114025	Aspen Pharmacare Inc.	N/A	September 18, 2020	Contact Aspen Pharmacare Canada Inc. at: 8 - 1155 North Service Road West, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3E3 Telephone: 1-844-330-1213