Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 24, 2026
Some Apixaban products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 11 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots.
Products affected
1 / 11
In shortage since
Aug 5, 2026
Reports on file
32
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
APIXABAN
2.5MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02548879 · since Aug 5, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ APIXABAN SDZ
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489236 · ended Aug 3, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ APIXABAN SDZ
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489236 · ended Aug 3, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ APIXABAN SDZ
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489236 · ended Mar 23, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ APIXABAN SDZ
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489236 · ended Mar 20, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ APIXABAN SDZ
2.5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489228 · ended Feb 2, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
TARO-APIXABAN
5MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02510472 · ended Jan 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ APIXABAN SDZ
2.5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489228 · ended Jan 8, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ APIXABAN SDZ
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489236 · ended Dec 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ACH-APIXABAN
5MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02487721 · ended Nov 27, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
ACH-APIXABAN
5MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02487721 · ended Nov 21, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
ACH-APIXABAN
2.5MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02487713 · ended Nov 21, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Showing 12 of 32 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Apixaban is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by SANIS HEALTH INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Apixaban is classified under “ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS” (ATC B01AF).
Recent changes
Aug 19, 2026
Status changed
Aug 19, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 21, 2026 → Aug 28, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 6, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 5, 2026
New report filed
Jul 28, 2026
New report filed
Jul 28, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Apixaban used for?
A blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots.
When will Apixaban be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Apixaban in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.