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Azacitidine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Azacitidine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

Resolved
AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02529599 · ended Jun 29, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02507668 · ended May 29, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02529599 · ended Mar 9, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02501791 · ended Jul 31, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02462826 · ended Dec 30, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
AZACITIDINE FOR INJECTION
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02462826 · ended Jun 30, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Azacitidine. Health Canada has 6 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Azacitidine is classified under “ANTIMETABOLITES” (ATC L01BC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Azacitidine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Azacitidine 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.