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Entecavir shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Entecavir products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 5 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 Aug 7, 2026.
Products affected
2 / 5
In shortage since
Mar 12, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 7, 2026
Reports on file
14
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
APO-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02396955 · since Jun 30, 2026, est. end Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02467232 · since Mar 12, 2026, est. end Jul 24, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02396955 · ended Apr 9, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02396955 · ended Sep 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02448777 · ended Aug 25, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02396955 · ended Jun 15, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02430576 · ended Sep 12, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02396955 · ended Jul 3, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02467232 · ended Mar 15, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02396955 · ended May 10, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02430576 · ended Jun 26, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-ENTECAVIR
0.5MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02430576 · ended Oct 17, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 14 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Entecavir is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC, 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.

Entecavir is classified under “DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS” (ATC J05AF).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Entecavir be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 7, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Entecavir 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.