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Importation of US-Labelled Rocuronium Bromide Injection distributed by Avir Pharma Inc. Due to Shortage of Canadian-labelled Rocuronium

Issued May 25, 2020
Issue
There is an increased demand for Rocuronium Bromide Injection in Canada as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the medical necessity of this product, Health Canada has added US-labelled Rocuronium Bromide Injection 50 mg/5 mL (10 mg/mL) vials in a 5 mL volume to the List of Drugs for Exceptional Importation and Sale .
Hazard description
Product safety