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Exametazime shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Exametazime has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
AvoidedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION
KIT · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02484048 · ended Jun 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION
KIT · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02484048 · ended May 12, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02329034 · ended Sep 24, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION
KIT · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02484048 · ended Aug 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02329034 · ended Aug 21, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION
KIT · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02484048 · ended May 11, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION
KIT · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02484048 · ended Dec 31, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCERETEC
0.5MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION
KIT · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02484048 · ended Sep 8, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Exametazime. Health Canada has 8 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Exametazime be back in stock in Canada?
Exametazime has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Exametazime 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.