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Carmustine (Bicnu) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026

Carmustine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A chemotherapy medication used to treat brain tumours and certain cancers.

Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
2

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
CARMUSTINE FOR INJECTION USP
100MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02531879 · ended Sep 29, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
BICNU
100MG · SOLUTION · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02555093

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Carmustine. Health Canada has 2 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Carmustine is classified under “ALKYLATINGAGENTS” (ATC L01AD).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Carmustine used for?

A chemotherapy medication used to treat brain tumours and certain cancers.

When will Carmustine be back in stock in Canada?

Carmustine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Carmustine 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.