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Abatacept (Orencia) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Abatacept has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A biologic medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune joint conditions.

Products affected

0 / 2

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

ORENCIA

250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

DIN 02282097 · ended May 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ORENCIA

125MG · SOLUTION · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

DIN 02402475 · ended Sep 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ORENCIA

125MG · SOLUTION · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

DIN 02402475 · ended Oct 13, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Resolved

ORENCIA

125MG · SOLUTION · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

DIN 02402475 · ended Nov 26, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Abatacept. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Abatacept is classified under “IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS” (ATC L04AA).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Abatacept used for?

A biologic medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune joint conditions.

When will Abatacept be back in stock in Canada?

Abatacept has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Abatacept in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.