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Dexrazoxane shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Dexrazoxane products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 3 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
1 / 3
In shortage since
Dec 15, 2016
Reports on file
6
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 shortage
ZINECARD
500MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02153440 · since Dec 15, 2016, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXRAZOXANE FOR INJECTION
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JUNO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.
DIN 02544083 · ended Mar 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZINECARD
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02153432 · ended Oct 4, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZINECARD
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02153432 · ended Feb 16, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZINECARD
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02153432 · ended Sep 9, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZINECARD
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02153432 · ended Jun 5, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

Dexrazoxane is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by PFIZER CANADA INC.

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.

Dexrazoxane is classified under “ALL OTHER THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS” (ATC V03AF).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Dexrazoxane be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Dexrazoxane 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.

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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.