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Glucagon (Baqsimi) shortage status

No current shortage

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

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

A hormone injection used to treat severe low blood sugar in people with diabetes.

Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
8

Shortage history

2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DIN 02492415 · ended Aug 12, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DIN 02492415 · ended Jul 15, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DIN 02492415 · ended May 1, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DIN 02492415 · ended Mar 18, 2025 · change in the packaging site
Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DIN 02492415 · ended Nov 19, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DIN 02492415 · ended Oct 22, 2024 · The demands have been higher than the historical trend, and we are in transition period with the switching from Lilly to Amphastar.
Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
DIN 02492415 · ended Sep 22, 2024 · Manufacture delay
Resolved
BAQSIMI
3MG · POWDER · ELI LILLY CANADA INC
DIN 02492415 · ended Feb 27, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Glucagon. Health Canada has 8 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Glucagon is classified under “GLYCOGENOLYTIC HORMONES” (ATC H04AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Glucagon used for?

A hormone injection used to treat severe low blood sugar in people with diabetes.

When will Glucagon be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Glucagon 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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Related drugs (glycogenolytic hormones)

Glucagon Discontinued 0 of 3 reported products affected

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.