Issue: Dipyridamole oral tablets in all strengths (25mg, 50mg, 75mg) have been discontinued from the single source vendor with no direct alternatives available in Canada.
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The Issue: Tobramycin 0.3% eye ointment x 3.5g tubes is on backorder from the only manufacturer in Canada.
NH Stock Status: NH has very little remaining supply at this time.
Anticipated Availability: Mid to late January 2021.
On the evening of November 20, all Northern Health MOIS’ will be upgraded to MOIS 2.26. Two changes with this update will affect providers directly:
Currently when there is an apheresis platelet collection instrument alarm due to a possible out of range platelet count, a sample is taken and shipped for platelet yield testing and the platelet component is held until results are received.
BC Cancer in collaboration with the Doctors of BC General Practice & Health Authority Colposcopy Leads have been working on ways to reduce wait times and improve adherence for women who need colposcopy.
The issue: Vasopressin 20 units/mL X 1 mL and 5 mL vials are in critically short supply from the only manufacturer due to a shortage of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
In an effort to conserve existing large vial formats for use in intensive care due to supply concerns, NH pharmacy services had previously recommended that operating rooms move to exclusively using propofol 1% X 20 mL vials for anesthesia.