WEZLANA 45 MG / 0.5 ML
USTEKINUMAB : 45 MG / 0.5 ML · DIN 02544202 · AMGEN CANADA INC
Health Canada status: MARKETED
What is WEZLANA?
WEZLANA 45 MG / 0.5 ML contains USTEKINUMAB : 45 MG / 0.5 ML. It is listed in the Health Canada Drug Product Database under DIN 02544202, held by AMGEN CANADA INC, supplied as SOLUTION for SUBCUTANEOUS administration. Health Canada currently lists it as marketed, status dated 01-Mar-2024. 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 WEZLANA used for?
WEZLANA (ustekinumab) is indicated for the treatment of chronic moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for phototherapy or systemic therapy, and in pediatric patients (6-17 years of age) who are inadequately controlled by, or are intolerant to, other systemic therapies or phototherapies. WEZLANA is also indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis, alone or in combination with methotrexate. WEZLANA / WEZLANA I.V. is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, who have had an inadequate response, loss of response to, or were intolerant to either immunomodulators or one or more tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNFα) antagonists, or have had an inadequate response, intolerance or demonstrated dependence on corticosteroids. WEZLANA / WEZLANA I.V. is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have had an inadequate response with, lost response to, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic or have medical contraindications to such therapies.
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 | 02544202 |
|---|---|
| Brand name | WEZLANA |
| Generic / active ingredient | USTEKINUMAB : 45 MG / 0.5 ML |
| Manufacturer | AMGEN CANADA INC |
| Strength | 45 MG / 0.5 ML |
| Dosage form | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | SUBCUTANEOUS |
| Schedule | Prescription |
| ATC code | L04AC05 USTEKINUMAB |
| Biosimilar | No |
| Health Canada status | MARKETED |
| Status date | 01-Mar-2024 |
How is it stored and handled?
If necessary, the diluted infusion solution may be stored at room temperature. The infusion should be completed within 8 hours of the dilution in the infusion bag. Do not freeze.
How is it supplied?
45 mg/0.5 mL and 90 mg/1 mL solution for subcutaneous injection; 130 mg/26 mL (5 mg/mL) solution for intravenous infusion
What can be used instead?
Other Canadian products sharing ATC code L04AC05 USTEKINUMAB. 24 of 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINLIUS | 45 MG / 0.5 ML | SOLUTION | JANSSEN INC | MARKETED | DIN 02537303 |
| FINLIUS | 90 MG / 1 ML | SOLUTION | JANSSEN INC | MARKETED | DIN 02537257 |
| FINLIUS I.V. | 5 MG | SOLUTION | JANSSEN INC | MARKETED | DIN 02537311 |
| JAMTEKI | 45 MG / 0.5 ML | SOLUTION | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02543036 |
| JAMTEKI | 90 MG / 1 ML | SOLUTION | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02543044 |
| JAMTEKI I.V. | 5 MG | SOLUTION | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | MARKETED | DIN 02553120 |
| OTULFI | 45 MG / 0.5 ML | SOLUTION | FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD | MARKETED | DIN 02554283 |
| OTULFI | 90 MG | SOLUTION | FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD | MARKETED | DIN 02554291 |
| OTULFI I.V. | 5 MG | SOLUTION | FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD | MARKETED | DIN 02554305 |
| PYZCHIVA | 45 MG / 0.5 ML | SOLUTION | SAMSUNG BIOEPIS CO., LTD | MARKETED | DIN 02550539 |
Who else supplies USTEKINUMAB worldwide?
Nexara tracks national medicine registries and published price lists across multiple markets. USTEKINUMAB appears in 425 registered pack listings across 12 markets, published on 10 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.