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Buffer Solution Melphalan shortage status

No current shortage

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

Buffer Solution Melphalan has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
7

Reports by product

Resolved
TARO-MELPHALAN
10ML 50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02480026 · ended Sep 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-MELPHALAN
10ML 50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02480026 · ended Mar 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-MELPHALAN
10ML 50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02480026 · ended Apr 1, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-MELPHALAN
10ML 50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02480026 · ended Jun 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
MELPHALAN FOR INJECTION
10ML 50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02468921
Resolved
ALKERAN
50MG 10ML · KIT POWDER FOR SOLUTION SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02087286 · ended Nov 4, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ALKERAN
50MG 10ML · KIT POWDER FOR SOLUTION SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02087286 · ended Jun 16, 2017 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Buffer Solution Melphalan. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Buffer Solution Melphalan is classified under “ALKYLATINGAGENTS” (ATC L01AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Buffer Solution Melphalan be back in stock in Canada?

Buffer Solution Melphalan has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Buffer Solution Melphalan 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.

Related drugs (alkylatingagents)

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.