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The LifeShield atropine pre-filled syringe (PFS) products from Pfizer are on backorder with most stock expiring may 1, 2018. The expected re-supply date is the beginning of June 2018. LifeShielf syringes with needles are being phased out across Canada for similar needle-less products.
Drug Shortage and Product Change: Crash Cart Medication - atropine 0.1mg/mL x 10 mL PFS (PDF)
For further information, please contact the Medication Use Management Pharmacists:
Gordon Harper: 778-349-3216
Jessica Brecknock: 250-267-5940
Email: mumpharmacist@northernhealth.ca