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Bilastine shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 19, 2026

Bilastine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

An antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever and hives.

Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
3

Shortage history

2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
GLN-BILASTINE
20MG · TABLET · GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
DIN 02544369 · ended Sep 29, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
GLN-BILASTINE
20MG · TABLET · GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
DIN 02544369
Resolved
APO-BILASTINE TABLETS
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02549883 · ended Apr 10, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Bilastine. Health Canada has 3 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Bilastine is classified under “ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC R06AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Bilastine used for?

An antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever and hives.

When will Bilastine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Bilastine 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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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.