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ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE

1 general benefit · 1 not a benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (J01FA) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Azithromycin (Zithromax): general benefit, Limited Use 549, Not a benefit
  • Clarithromycin (Biaxin XL): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Erythromycin base (Erythromid): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Erythromycin ethylsuccinate (Ees-200): general benefit, Not a benefit

Novo-Rythro Estolate · DIN 00262595 · 50mg/mL · oral liquid

General benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2018-06-06 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2018-06-06 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2018-06-06 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptno code needed; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2018-06-06 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
1 brand, same coverage
Novo-Rythro Estolate · DIN 00262595 Manufacturer: Novopharm Ltd.; listing date 1996-10-01 Daily cost (source): $1.4260 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2018-06-06 · brand NOVO-RYTHRO ESTOLATE SUSPENSION · ATC J01FA01 ERYTHROMYCIN · form Suspension · route Oral · ingredients ERYTHROMYCIN (ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE) 250 MG/5ML · company Teva canada limited · schedule Prescription
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Novo-Rythro Estolate: Formulary list price $0.0713/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.0713 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=1642 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00262595)

Source record
DIN 00262595: Novo-Rythro Estolate Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 081212007; group id 23; item number 0038; lccId None; manufacturer id NOP Source form: O/L; strength: 50mg/mL Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $0.0713; ministry $0.0713 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00262595 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=1642
Interchangeable products
Ilosone · DIN 00210641 · not recorded
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=00262595
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2018-06-06 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.

Ilosone · DIN 00210641 · 50mg/mL · oral liquid

Listed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2000-08-03 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2000-08-03 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusListed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2000-08-03 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2000-08-03 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
1 brand, same coverage
Ilosone · DIN 00210641 Manufacturer: Eli Lilly Canada Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Daily cost (source): $1.4260 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2000-08-03 · brand ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML · ATC J01FA01 ERYTHROMYCIN · form Suspension · route Oral · ingredients ERYTHROMYCIN (ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE) 250 MG/5ML · company Eli lilly canada inc · schedule Prescription
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Ilosone: Formulary list price not recorded/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

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=1284 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00210641)

Source record
DIN 00210641: Ilosone Raw flags: notABenefit=Y, sec3=Y Item: 081212007; group id 23; item number 0038; lccId None; manufacturer id LIL Source form: O/L; strength: 50mg/mL Recorded listing: Listed, not a benefit; ODB pays only for the benefit products in this interchangeable category Source prices (unrounded): not recorded; ministry not recorded Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00210641 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=1284
Interchangeable products
Novo-Rythro Estolate · DIN 00262595 · $0.0713
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=00210641
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2000-08-03 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Other drugs in the same formulary class (08:12:12 Erythromycins) and how they are covered

Matched class: 08:12:12 Erythromycins

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): AZITHROMYCIN, CLARITHROMYCIN, ERYTHROMYCIN BASE, ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE 08:12:12 Erythromycins

AZITHROMYCIN

· 28 products · Listed, not a benefit (6), General benefit (21), Limited Use, codes 549 (1) · strengths: 100mg/5mL, 200mg/5mL, 250mg, 600mg · O/L-15mL Pk, O/L-22.5mL Pk, O/L-37.5mL Pk, Tab

CLARITHROMYCIN

· 25 products · General benefit; DIN status E (meaning unconfirmed); confirm discontinuation/availability with Health Canada (1), General benefit (15), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (9) · strengths: 500mg, 125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL, 250mg · ER Tab, Ped Gran, Susp, Tab

ERYTHROMYCIN BASE

· 2 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (1) · strengths: 250mg · Tab

ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE

· 4 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (2) · strengths: 40mg/mL, 80mg/mL · O/L Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 08:12:12
Full class listing Related classes: 08:12:04 Antifungals, 08:12:07 Carbapenems, 08:12:16 Penicillins, 08:12:24 Tetracyclines, 08:12:28 Other Antibiotics, 08:14:08 Azoles Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
Product monograph unavailable: no marketed product found

Other review policies

For Ilosone: no applicable EAP criteria are held and no ODB benefit is established. These policies do not establish coverage.

For rare, immediately life-, limb- or organ-threatening circumstances, the Compassionate Review Policy may consider an unfunded drug or indication, subject to its criteria and without bypassing the drug review process. Compassionate Review Policy

Compassionate Review Policy: source quote
Where there are rare clinical circumstances in immediately life, limb, or organ-threatening conditions, the Executive Officer will also consider requests for drugs or indications in situations where there has not been a decision by the Executive Officer to provide funding of the drug or indication as part of the Ontario Drug Benefit program (and the EAP), and the drug or indication requested would not circumvent the established review process for new drugs or indications as part of the drug submission process for listing within the Ontario Drug Benefit program. Requests must meet the criteria for the Compassionate Review Policy.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026

For cancer drugs, Case-by-Case Review considers rare, immediately life-threatening circumstances when no satisfactory funded treatment exists; its criteria and application process apply. Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs)

Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs): source quote
Note: Requests for cancer drugs are considered under the Case-by-Case Review Program (CBCRP) which is administered by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The CBCRP considers funding requests for drugs (both oral therapies and injectable drugs) for the treatment of cancer in patients who have a rare clinical circumstance that is immediately life-threatening (death is likely within a matter of months) and who require treatment with an unfunded drug, because there is no other satisfactory and funded treatment. Please refer to the Ontario Health website for information on the application process, FAQs, eligibility criteria and program policies.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026