Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Apixaban has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots.
Products affected
0 / 11
Reports on file
32
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
APIXABAN
2.5MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02548879 · ended Aug 24, 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
There are no active shortage reports for Apixaban. Health Canada has 32 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Apixaban is classified under “ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS” (ATC B01AF).
Recent changes
Sep 14, 2026
Shortage resolved
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?
Apixaban has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Apixaban 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.
Email alerts
Get an email when this drug's status changes. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe.
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.