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Plant Alkaloids And Other Natural Products: shortage status in Canada

2 of the 8 plant alkaloids and other natural products rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in Canada, including 1 designated Tier 3 (most serious) by Health 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.

Docetaxel (Taxotere) Widespread shortage 3 of 6 reported products affected Paclitaxel (Abraxane) Widespread shortage 3 of 7 reported products affected Etoposide (Vepesid) Shortage anticipated 0 of 3 reported products affected Cabazitaxel (Jevtana) No current shortage Teniposide (Vumon) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Trabectedin (Yondelis) No current shortage Vinblastine No current shortage Vincristine No current shortage

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read these statuses

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