Glucagon shortage status
Discontinued
A hormone injection used to treat severe low blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Shortage history
Reports by product
What's happening
One or more Glucagon products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.
Glucagon is classified under “GLYCOGENOLYTIC HORMONES” (ATC H04AA).
Recent changes
- No changes recorded yet.
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?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Glucagon 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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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.