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Cisatracurium shortage status

No current shortage

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

Cisatracurium has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
10

Reports by product

Resolved
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION USP MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02408813 · ended Jan 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION USP MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02408813 · ended Apr 14, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
CISATRACURIUM OMEGA MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02408813 · ended Apr 1, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Avoided
CISATRACURIUM OMEGA MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02408813 · ended Jun 25, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CISATRACURIUM OMEGA MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02408813 · ended Dec 7, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CISATRACURIUM OMEGA MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02408813 · ended Aug 3, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CISATRACURIUM OMEGA MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02408813 · ended Jun 1, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION
2MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02425718
Resolved
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION
2MG · SOLUTION · HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
DIN 02425718 · ended Mar 25, 2019 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
CISATRACURIUM OMEGA MULTIDOSE
2MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02408813 · ended Apr 6, 2018 · Shortage of an active ingredient.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Cisatracurium. Health Canada has 10 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Cisatracurium is classified under “MUSCLE RELAXANTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING AGENTS” (ATC M03AC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Cisatracurium be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Cisatracurium 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.