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Bretylium Tosylate shortage status

Discontinued

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

Bretylium Tosylate products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

Resolved
BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185377 · ended Apr 21, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Discontinued
BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185377
Discontinued
BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185377
Resolved
BRETYLIUM TOSYLATE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185377 · ended Jul 28, 2017 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

What's happening

One or more Bretylium Tosylate products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Bretylium Tosylate is classified under “ANTIARRHYTHMICS, CLASS I AND III” (ATC C01BD).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Bretylium Tosylate be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Bretylium Tosylate 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.

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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.