Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 16, 2026
Bivalirudin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A blood thinner used during certain heart procedures to prevent clots.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
9
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
BIVALIRUDIN INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · AVIR PHARMA INC.
DIN 02505517 · ended Jul 6, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ANGIOMAX
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246533 · ended Mar 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
ANGIOMAX
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246533
Resolved
BIVALIRUDIN INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · AVIR PHARMA INC.
DIN 02505517 · ended Apr 23, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BIVALIRUDIN FOR INJECTION
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02435268 · ended Nov 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BIVALIRUDIN INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · AVIR PHARMA INC.
DIN 02505517 · ended Feb 24, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BIVALIRUDIN FOR INJECTION
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02435268 · ended Dec 19, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ANGIOMAX
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246533 · ended Dec 16, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BIVALIRUDIN FOR INJECTION
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02435268 · ended Jan 21, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Bivalirudin. Health Canada has 9 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Bivalirudin is classified under “ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS” (ATC B01AE).
Recent changes
Sep 16, 2026
Shortage resolved
Common questions
What is Bivalirudin used for?
A blood thinner used during certain heart procedures to prevent clots.
When will Bivalirudin be back in stock in Canada?
Bivalirudin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Bivalirudin 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.