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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.

Doxorubicin (Caelyx) Partial shortage 2 of 7 reported products affected Mitomycin Partial shortage 1 of 2 reported products affected Bleomycin No current shortage Daunorubicin (Cerubidine) No current shortage Epirubicin Discontinued 0 of 3 reported products affected Idarubicin No current shortage

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