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Asparaginase shortage status

Discontinued

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

Asparaginase products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
10

Reports by product

Discontinued
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815
Resolved
KIDROLASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 01926438 · ended Jul 7, 2021 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Discontinued
KIDROLASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 01926438
Resolved
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815 · ended Mar 10, 2021 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815 · ended Mar 10, 2021 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815 · ended Mar 10, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815 · ended Mar 10, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815 · ended Aug 10, 2018 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815 · ended May 25, 2018 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
ERWINASE
10000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS FRANCE SAS
DIN 02237815 · ended Jun 30, 2017 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

One or more Asparaginase products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Asparaginase is classified under “OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS” (ATC L01XX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Asparaginase 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 Asparaginase 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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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.