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Betaine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Betaine has no current shortage reported in Canada. No active reports are on file.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
1

Reports by product

Resolved
CYSTADANE
1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · RECORDATI RARE DISEASES CANADA INC
DIN 02238526 · ended Mar 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Betaine.

Betaine is classified under “OTHER ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM PRODUCTS” (ATC A16AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Betaine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Betaine 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.