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Bortezomib shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Bortezomib products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 7 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 28, 2026.
In shortage since
Dec 1, 2023
Est. full return
Aug 28, 2026
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageTARO-BORTEZOMIB
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02499061 · since Feb 1, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageTARO-BORTEZOMIB
2.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02511932 · since Dec 1, 2023, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageACT BORTEZOMIB
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02438399 · since Jan 20, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedBORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION SDZ
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02503352 · ended Mar 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedBORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION SDZ
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02503352
DiscontinuedBORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02423405
ResolvedBORTEZOMIB
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02456176 · ended Apr 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-BORTEZOMIB
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02499061 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-BORTEZOMIB
2.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02511932 · ended Jul 26, 2024 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedBORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02452456 · ended Nov 14, 2022 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedACT BORTEZOMIB
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
DIN 02438399 · ended Oct 21, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedACT BORTEZOMIB
3.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY
DIN 02438399 · ended May 27, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 13 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Bortezomib is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC, TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Bortezomib be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 28, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Bortezomib 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.
Related drugs
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.