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Cytotoxic Antibiotics And Related Substances: shortage status in Canada

2 of the 6 cytotoxic antibiotics and related substances rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in Canada. When one drug in a class is short, demand often shifts to its alternatives, so related drugs can tighten too; each page below shows which manufacturers are affected and the latest recovery estimates.
Partial shortageDoxorubicin2 of 7 reported products affected · est. return Jul 10, 2026Partial shortageMitomycin1 of 2 reported products affectedNo current shortageBleomycinNo current shortageDaunorubicinDiscontinuedEpirubicin0 of 3 reported products affectedNo current shortageIdarubicin

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Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.