Medicine shortages in Canada
Live register of drug shortage notices in Canada, aggregated daily from official regulator publications and linked back to every source.
Regulators list each strength and pack separately, so one medicine can carry several notices — compare official per-medicine tallies against “Medicines affected”. How we count
Latest shortage notices in Canada
| Medicine | Status | Severity | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vemurafenib | anticipated | high | 30 Oct 2026 | HC |
| Mometasone Furoate | anticipated | medium | 23 Oct 2026 | HC |
| Gemcitabine | anticipated | high | 19 Oct 2026 | HC |
| Cytarabine | anticipated | high | 17 Oct 2026 | HC |
| Ziprasidone | anticipated | medium |
Official sources for Canada
- Health Canada — Drug Shortages Database (HC) — official register · last checked 13 Sept 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many medicines are in shortage in Canada?
Canada currently has 3020 active medicine shortage notices and 507 anticipated, of which 38 are rated critical. Figures update daily from official regulator publications.
Who reports medicine shortages in Canada?
Official shortage notices for Canada are published by Health Canada — Drug Shortages Database (HC). Mederti checks this source daily and links every notice back to the original publication.
How current is this Canada shortage data?
Mederti scrapes Canada's official shortage register daily. Each notice carries the regulator's own dates; the list on this page reflects the most recent successful update.
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