DECAPEPTYL 0.1 MG
TRIPTORELIN ACETATE : 0.1 MG · DIN 02389282 · FERRING INC
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is DECAPEPTYL?
DECAPEPTYL 0.1 MG contains TRIPTORELIN ACETATE : 0.1 MG. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02389282, held by FERRING INC, supplied as SOLUTION for SUBCUTANEOUS administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 09-Aug-2012. Nexara Health is a licensed Canadian wholesale distributor (DEL 3-002896-A) and can source this product for hospitals, pharmacies and clinics. Availability and lead time are confirmed per order.
What is DECAPEPTYL used for?
Downregulation and prevention of premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
Authorized indication as written in the Health Canada product monograph. For healthcare professionals and licensed purchasers; this is not medical advice.
Product details and regulatory record
| DIN | 02389282 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | DECAPEPTYL |
| Generic / active ingredient | TRIPTORELIN ACETATE : 0.1 MG |
| Manufacturer | FERRING INC |
| Strength | 0.1 MG |
| Dosage form | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | SUBCUTANEOUS |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | L02AE04 TRIPTORELIN |
| AHFS class | 10:00.00 |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 09-Aug-2012 |
| Original market date | 2012-08-09 00:00:00 |
How is it administered?
0.1 mg (entire contents of pre-filled syringe) injected subcutaneously into the lower abdominal wall once daily. Treatment usually lasts 4-7 weeks.
Included because it drives pack selection and wastage. Consult the monograph.
How is it stored and handled?
Not explicitly detailed in provided text sections (refer to section 11), but typically requires refrigeration.
How is it supplied?
Box containing 7 pre-filled glass syringes (1 mL) with integrated needle and rigid needle shield.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the drug or any ingredient; pregnancy and lactation period.
Warnings and precautions
Risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), loss of bone mineral density, mood changes/depression, and potential QTc prolongation. Rule out pregnancy before use.
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code L02AE04 TRIPTORELIN. 4 of 4 DINs in this group are currently marketed — marketed products are listed first, because that is what can actually be bought. These tables describe supply, not clinical equivalence: substitution rests with the prescriber or pharmacist, and interchangeability is determined provincially.
| Product | Strength | Form | Manufacturer | Health Canada status | DIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRELSTAR | 11.25 MG | POWDER FOR SUSPENSION, SUSTAINED-RELEASE | KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02243856 |
| TRELSTAR | 22.5 MG | POWDER FOR SUSPENSION, SUSTAINED-RELEASE | KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02412322 |
| TRELSTAR | 3.75 MG | POWDER FOR SUSPENSION, SUSTAINED-RELEASE | KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC. | MARKETED | DIN 02240000 |
Who else supplies TRIPTORELIN worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. TRIPTORELIN appears in 47 registered pack listings across 11 markets, published on 9 different national price bases. Where a Canadian route is closed, that is where an alternative route of supply starts — subject to the import rules in both countries.
Registered listings are not stock. Ask us to confirm what can actually be sourced for your order.
How can I get it?
Nexara Health supplies this product to licensed Canadian buyers — pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, licensed distributors, and clinical trial sponsors or their CROs. We confirm stock, pack size, expiry and pricing at the time of quotation. If the product is on backorder or in shortage, we identify equivalent alternatives and import options where permitted.
Ordering questions
Who can buy this from Nexara?
Licensed entities only. Nexara holds Health Canada establishment licence DEL 3-002896-A and ships only to a licensed address.
Is there a minimum order?
Yes, set per product line and per pack multiple rather than on the order total, so you are never asked to buy a part-pack. The minimum for this line is confirmed with your quote.
What is the lead time?
Confirmed per order at quotation, and it depends on current stock position and whether the product is in shortage.
Can Nexara supply this for a clinical trial?
Yes — comparator and background-therapy supply, including sourcing from other markets where a Canadian pack will not satisfy the protocol. Clinical trial supply.