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CALCITONIN (SALMON SYNTHETIC)

2 general benefit · 1 listing conditions apply

Calcimar · DIN 01926691 · 400IU/2mL · injection solution-2mL Pk

General benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health CanadaMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada
Write on scriptno code needed; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Calcimar · DIN 01926691 Manufacturer: Sanofi Aventis Pharma; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2008-02-13 · brand CALCIMAR · ATC H05BA01 CALCITONIN (SALMON SYNTHETIC) · form Solution · route Intramuscular, Subcutaneous · ingredients CALCITONIN (SALMON SYNTHETIC) 200 UNIT/ML · company Sanofi-aventis canada inc · schedule Prescription
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Calcimar: Formulary list price $65.4400/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $65.4400 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=12837 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 01926691)

Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 01926691). DIN 01926691: Calcimar Raw flags: dinStatus=E, sec3=Y Item: 682400009; group id 787; item number 1916; lccId None; manufacturer id SAV Source form: Inj Sol-2mL Pk; strength: 400IU/2mL Recorded listing: General benefit; DIN status E, meaning unconfirmed Source prices (unrounded): $65.4400; ministry $65.4400 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=01926691 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=12837
Shortage status: discontinued (2026-08-28, reported by SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=01926691
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Calcitonin Salmon Injection, USP · PIN 09858397 · 200IU/mL · injection solution-2mL vial (With Preservative)

Temporary benefitOntario PIN; no Health Canada record under this code
StatusTemporary benefit
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Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.

No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Health Canada record for this brand: DIN 02383233 (Approved, 2024-04-17) Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=86900

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No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Calcitonin Salmon Injection, USP · DIN 09858397 Manufacturer: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.; listing date 2026-08-31 No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Health Canada record for this brand: DIN 02383233 (Approved, 2024-04-17) Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=86900
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Calcitonin Salmon Injection, USP: Formulary list price $57.0000/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $57.0000 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Ontario PIN; see Health Canada brand lookup · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 09858397)

Source record
DIN 09858397: Calcitonin Salmon Injection, USP Raw flags: sec3c=Y Item: 682400016; group id 787; item number 1917; lccId None; manufacturer id HKP Source form: Inj Sol-2mL Vial Pk (With Preservative); strength: 200IU/mL Recorded listing: Temporary benefit (shortage substitute) Source prices (unrounded): $57.0000; ministry $57.0000 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=09858397 Health Canada record for this brand: DIN 02383233 (Approved, 2024-04-17) Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=86900
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=09858397
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Caltine 100 · DIN 02007134 · 100IU/mL · injection solution-1mL Pk

General benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2014-07-25 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2014-07-25 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2014-07-25 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptno code needed; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2014-07-25 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
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No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Caltine 100 · DIN 02007134 Manufacturer: Ferring Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2014-07-25 · brand CALTINE INJ 100 UNIT/ML (1ML AMP) · ATC H05BA01 CALCITONIN (SALMON SYNTHETIC) · form Liquid · route Intramuscular, Subcutaneous · ingredients CALCITONIN (SALMON SYNTHETIC) 100 UNIT/ML · company Ferring inc · schedule Prescription
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Caltine 100: Formulary list price $7.8200/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $7.8200 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=13975 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02007134)

Source record
DIN 02007134: Caltine 100 Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 682400011; group id 787; item number 1915; lccId None; manufacturer id FEI Source form: Inj Sol-1mL Pk; strength: 100IU/mL Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $7.8200; ministry $7.8200 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02007134 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=13975
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02007134
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2014-07-25 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Other drugs in the same formulary class (68:24 Parathyroid Agents) and how they are covered

Matched class: 68:24 Parathyroid Agents

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. No displayed product is listed as a general benefit in this extract. Check its listing requirements below. 68:24 Parathyroid Agents

TERIPARATIDE

· 4 products · Limited Use, codes 676 (3), Limited Use, codes 635 (1) · strengths: 250mcg/mL · Inj Sol-2.4mL Pref Pen, Inj Sol-3mL Cart Pk Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 68:24
Full class listing Related classes: 68:04 Corticosteroids, 68:08 Androgens, 68:12 Contraceptives, 68:16 Estrogens, 68:20 Anti-Diabetic Agents, 68:28 Pituitary Agents, 68:32 Progestogens and Oral Contraceptives, 68:36 Thyroids, 68:38 Anti-Thyroids Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
INDICATIONS 1. Paget's Disease: Treatment of symptomatic Paget's disease, only in patients who do not respond to alternative treatments or for whom such treatments are not suitable. 2. Hypercalcemia: Early treatment of hypercalcemic emergencies, along with other appropriate agents, when a rapid decrease in serum calcium is required, until more specific treatment of the underlying disease can be accomplished. It may also be added to existing therapeutic regimens for hypercalcemia such as intravenous fluids and furosemide, oral phosphate or corticosteroids, or other agents. Calcitonin may be used in patients with azotemia and those with limited cardiac reserve in whom intravenous fluids may be contraindicated. Due to evidence of an increased risk of malignancies with the long term calcitonin use, the treatment duration should be limited to the shortest period of time possible and using the minimum effective dose. 2 https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00057227.PDF PM date: June 3, 2020 Source product: CALCIMAR; DIN 01926691; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Availability

Calcimar · DIN 01926691 Shortage status: discontinued (2026-08-28, reported by SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=01926691

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