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Source: http://globalnews.ca/news/2682385/c...yphilis-medication-amid-outbreaks-of-disease/
May 6, 2016 2:35 pm
Updated: May 6, 2016 6:28 pm
Canada facing national shortage of syphilis medication amid ?outbreaks? of disease
By Adam Miller and Andrew Russell Global News
Canada is facing outbreak levels of syphilis across the country and a national shortage of the medication used to treat the disease is forcing the federal government to order hundreds of drugs from Australia.
The only Canadian manufacturer of Bicillin, the most effective antibiotic in the treatment of all different phases of syphilis, said it is facing an ?out-of-stock situation? and won?t be able to reach normal production of the medication until July.
Pfizer Canada said the national shortage is due to a ?production issue? at its manufacturing plant, adding that it is currently investigating the situation and ?are working around the clock to ensure that Canadian patients have access to this important medication.?...
May 6, 2016 2:35 pm
Updated: May 6, 2016 6:28 pm
Canada facing national shortage of syphilis medication amid ?outbreaks? of disease
By Adam Miller and Andrew Russell Global News
Canada is facing outbreak levels of syphilis across the country and a national shortage of the medication used to treat the disease is forcing the federal government to order hundreds of drugs from Australia.
The only Canadian manufacturer of Bicillin, the most effective antibiotic in the treatment of all different phases of syphilis, said it is facing an ?out-of-stock situation? and won?t be able to reach normal production of the medication until July.
Pfizer Canada said the national shortage is due to a ?production issue? at its manufacturing plant, adding that it is currently investigating the situation and ?are working around the clock to ensure that Canadian patients have access to this important medication.?...