DIN 02242502 · ended Dec 15, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ONE ALPHA CAPS 1MCG
1MCG · CAPSULE · LEO PHARMA INC
DIN 00474525 · ended May 15, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ONE-ALPHA
2MCG · LIQUID · LEO PHARMA INC
DIN 02242502 · ended Apr 18, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Alfacalcidol. Health Canada has 12 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Alfacalcidol is classified under “VIT A AND D, INCL COMBINATIONS OF THE TWO” (ATC A11CC).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Alfacalcidol used for?
A form of vitamin D used to treat low calcium and bone problems.
When will Alfacalcidol be back in stock in Canada?
Alfacalcidol has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Alfacalcidol 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.