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Capecitabine shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Capecitabine products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 14 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 Jun 26, 2026.
In shortage since
Mar 12, 2026
Est. full return
Jun 26, 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 shortageCAPECITABINE
500MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02519887 · since Mar 12, 2026, est. end Jun 26, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CAPECITABINE
500MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02421925 · ended Jan 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CAPECITABINE
150MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02457490 · ended Dec 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CAPECITABINE
150MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02457490 · ended Dec 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CAPECITABINE
500MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02457504 · ended Nov 5, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCAPECITABINE
150MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02514982 · ended Sep 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCAPECITABINE
500MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02514990 · ended Sep 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CAPECITABINE
500MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02457504 · ended Jul 24, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CAPECITABINE
500MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02457504 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTARO-CAPECITABINE
150MG · TABLET · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02457490 · ended Apr 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CAPECITABINE
500MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02421925 · ended Feb 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ CAPECITABINE
150MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02421917 · ended Dec 16, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 52 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Capecitabine is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.
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.
Capecitabine is classified under “ANTIMETABOLITES” (ATC L01BC).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Capecitabine be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Jun 26, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Capecitabine 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.
All antimetabolites shortage statuses →
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.