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Argatroban shortage status

No current shortage

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

Argatroban has no current shortage reported in Canada. No active reports are on file.

A blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

Resolved

ARGATROBAN

100MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243835 · ended Jan 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Argatroban.

Argatroban is classified under “ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS” (ATC B01AE).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Argatroban used for?

A blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots.

When will Argatroban be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Argatroban 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.