Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026
Gemfibrozil has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A fibrate used to lower high triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
11
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
TEVA-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02142074 · ended May 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02142074 · ended Aug 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02142074 · ended Jul 14, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02142074 · ended Jan 20, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02142074 · ended Jul 8, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 01979582 · ended May 6, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
APO-GEMFIBROZIL CAP 300MG USP
APOTEX INC
DIN 01979574
Resolved
APO-GEMFIBROZIL CAP 300MG USP
300 MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 01979574 · ended Jun 3, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
APO-GEMFIBROZIL CAP 300MG USP
300MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 01979574
Resolved
TEVA-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02142074 · ended May 1, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
APO-GEMFIBROZIL
600MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 01979582
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Gemfibrozil. Health Canada has 11 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Gemfibrozil is classified under “LIPID MODIFYING AGENTS, PLAIN” (ATC C10AB).
Recent changes
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Common questions
What is Gemfibrozil used for?
A fibrate used to lower high triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
When will Gemfibrozil be back in stock in Canada?
Gemfibrozil has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Gemfibrozil 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.