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LOMUSTINE (CCNU)

3 general benefit · 2 listing conditions apply

Other products in the same Health Canada class (L01A) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Busulfan (Myleran): general benefit
  • Chlorambucil (Leukeran): general benefit
  • Cyclophosphamide (Procytox): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Melphalan (Alkeran): general benefit
  • Temozolomide (Temodal): general benefit

CeeNU · DIN 00360430 · 10mg · capsule

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.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
CeeNU · DIN 00360430 Manufacturer: Bristol Myers Squibb Canada Inc; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2026-06-29 · brand CEENU · ATC L01AD02 LOMUSTINE · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients LOMUSTINE 10 MG · company Septa pharmaceuticals inc · schedule Prescription
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CeeNU: Formulary list price $7.8900/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $7.8900 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=2531 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00360430)

Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 00360430). DIN 00360430: CeeNU Raw flags: dinStatus=E, sec3=Y Item: 100000044; group id 171; item number 0300; lccId None; manufacturer id BQU Source form: Cap; strength: 10mg Recorded listing: General benefit; DIN status E, meaning unconfirmed Source prices (unrounded): $7.8900; ministry $7.8900 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00360430 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=2531
Shortage status: discontinued (2025-11-15, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00360430
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

CeeNU · DIN 00360422 · 40mg · capsule

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.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
CeeNU · DIN 00360422 Manufacturer: Bristol Myers Squibb Canada Inc; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Marketed since 2026-06-29 · brand CEENU · ATC L01AD02 LOMUSTINE · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients LOMUSTINE 40 MG · company Septa pharmaceuticals inc · schedule Prescription
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CeeNU: Formulary list price $13.6025/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $13.6025 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=2530 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00360422)

Source record
The source extract's flag for this DIN is unclear — confirm on the e-Formulary before prescribing (DIN 00360422). DIN 00360422: CeeNU Raw flags: dinStatus=E, sec3=Y Item: 100000043; group id 171; item number 0301; lccId None; manufacturer id BQU Source form: Cap; strength: 40mg Recorded listing: General benefit; DIN status E, meaning unconfirmed Source prices (unrounded): $13.6025; ministry $13.6025 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00360422 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=2530
Shortage status: discontinued (2025-12-15, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00360422
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Gleostine · PIN 09858359 · 10mg · capsule

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. Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp

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No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Gleostine · DIN 09858359 Manufacturer: Septa Pharmaceuticals Inc.; listing date 2025-11-28 No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
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Gleostine: Formulary list price $211.2400/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $211.2400 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 09858359)

Source record
DIN 09858359: Gleostine Raw flags: sec3c=Y Item: 100000396; group id 171; item number 0298; lccId None; manufacturer id SET Source form: Cap; strength: 10mg Recorded listing: Temporary benefit (shortage substitute) Source prices (unrounded): $211.2400; ministry $211.2400 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=09858359 Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
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=09858359
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Lomustine · PIN 09858382 · 40mg · capsule

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. Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp

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No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Lomustine · DIN 09858382 Manufacturer: Septa Pharmaceuticals Inc.; listing date 2025-11-28 No Health Canada record under this code: Ontario lists it under a product identification number (PIN), not a DIN. Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
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Lomustine: Formulary list price $336.9200/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $336.9200 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 09858382)

Source record
DIN 09858382: Lomustine Raw flags: sec3c=Y Item: 100000397; group id 171; item number 0299; lccId None; manufacturer id SET Source form: Cap; strength: 40mg Recorded listing: Temporary benefit (shortage substitute) Source prices (unrounded): $336.9200; ministry $336.9200 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=09858382 Look up the brand's own DIN on Health Canada: https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/index-eng.jsp
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=09858382
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

CeeNU · DIN 00360414 · 100mg · capsule

General benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2019-10-01 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2019-10-01 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2019-10-01 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptno code needed; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2019-10-01 — 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.
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
CeeNU · DIN 00360414 Manufacturer: Bristol Myers Squibb Canada Inc; listing date 1996-10-01 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2019-10-01 · brand CEENU · ATC L01AD02 LOMUSTINE · form Capsule · route Oral · ingredients LOMUSTINE 100 MG · company Bristol-myers squibb canada · schedule Prescription
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CeeNU: Formulary list price $22.4550/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $22.4550 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=2529 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00360414)

Source record
DIN 00360414: CeeNU Raw flags: sec3=Y Item: 100000042; group id 171; item number 0302; lccId None; manufacturer id BQU Source form: Cap; strength: 100mg Recorded listing: General benefit Source prices (unrounded): $22.4550; ministry $22.4550 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00360414 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=2529
Shortage status: discontinued (2019-09-30, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00360414
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2019-10-01 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Other drugs in the same formulary class (10:00 ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS) and how they are covered

Matched class: 10:00 ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: ABIRATERONE ACETATE, ALTRETAMINE, ANASTROZOLE, BUSERELIN ACETATE, BUSULFAN, CAPECITABINE, CHLORAMBUCIL, CYPROTERONE ACETATE, DAUNORUBICIN, DEGARELIX ACETATE, ETOPOSIDE, EXEMESTANE, FLUOROURACIL & SALICYLIC ACID, FULVESTRANT, GOSERELIN ACETATE, HYDROXYUREA, IMATINIB MESYLATE, LETROZOLE, LEUPROLIDE ACETATE, MELPHALAN, MERCAPTOPURINE, MITOTANE, PROCARBAZINE HCL, TEMOZOLOMIDE, THIOGUANINE, TRIPTORELIN PAMOATE Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): BICALUTAMIDE, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, FLUTAMIDE, MEGESTROL ACETATE, METHOTREXATE, TAMOXIFEN CITRATE, VINCRISTINE SULFATE 10:00 ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS

BUSULFAN

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 2mg · Tab

CHLORAMBUCIL

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 2mg · Tab

CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE

· 3 products · General benefit (2), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 25mg, 50mg · Tab

MELPHALAN

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 2mg · Tab

TEMOZOLOMIDE

· 20 products · General benefit · strengths: 5mg, 20mg, 100mg, 140mg, 250mg · Cap

ABIRATERONE ACETATE

· 18 products · General benefit · strengths: 250mg, 500mg · Tab

ALTRETAMINE

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 50mg · Cap

ANASTROZOLE

· 17 products · General benefit · strengths: 1mg · Tab

BICALUTAMIDE

· 9 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (8) · strengths: 50mg · Tab

BUSERELIN ACETATE

· 4 products · General benefit · strengths: 6.3mg, 9.45mg, 1mg/mL · Implant Kit, Inj Sol-5.5mL Pk, Nas Sp-10mL Pk

CAPECITABINE

· 15 products · General benefit · strengths: 150mg, 500mg · Tab

CYPROTERONE ACETATE

· 4 products · General benefit · strengths: 50mg · Tab Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 10:00 and 34 more
Full class listing Related classes: Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USES CeeNU (lomustine-CCNU) is indicated as palliative therapy in addition to surgery and radiotherapy or in combination therapy with other chemotherapeutic agents in the following: 1. Brain tumors - both primary and metastatic, in patients who have already received appropriate surgical and/or radiotherapeutic procedures. 2. Hodgkin's Disease – as a secondary therapy, alone or in combination with other active drugs. Other Tumors – CeeNU has been used in combination with other therapeutic agents in lung cancer (squamous cell, anaplastic large cell, and adenocarcinoma), malignant melanoma and breast cancer (advanced disease) only after other conventional methods have failed. https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00085229.PDF PM date: JUN 29, 2026 Source product: CEENU; DIN 00360422; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Availability

CeeNU · DIN 00360430 Shortage status: discontinued (2025-11-15, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00360430

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CeeNU · DIN 00360422 Shortage status: discontinued (2025-12-15, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00360422

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CeeNU · DIN 00360414 Shortage status: discontinued (2019-09-30, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA) · Tier 3; reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00360414

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