Cladribine shortage status

No current shortage

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

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

A chemotherapy medication used to treat certain blood cancers such as hairy cell leukemia, and also relapsing multiple sclerosis.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

CLADRIBINE INJECTION

1MG · SOLUTION · GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

DIN 02494574 · ended Feb 26, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

CLADRIBINE INJECTION

1MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

DIN 02319918 · ended Apr 5, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

CLADRIBINE INJECTION

1MG · SOLUTION · GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

DIN 02494574 · ended Feb 26, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

CLADRIBINE INJECTION

1MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

DIN 02319918 · ended Nov 30, 2022 · Product is on 100% allocation

Resolved

CLADRIBINE INJECTION

1MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

DIN 02319918 · ended Feb 22, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

CLADRIBINE INJECTION

1MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

DIN 02319918 · ended Nov 16, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Cladribine. Health Canada has 6 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Cladribine is classified under “ANTIMETABOLITES” (ATC L01BB).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Cladribine used for?

A chemotherapy medication used to treat certain blood cancers such as hairy cell leukemia, and also relapsing multiple sclerosis.

When will Cladribine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Cladribine 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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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.