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Hydroxocobalamin shortage status

Shortage anticipated

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

A shortage of Hydroxocobalamin is anticipated but not yet confirmed. 1 product(s) have anticipated-shortage reports on file with Health Canada.
Products affected
0 of 1
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

Anticipated
CYANOKIT
5G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SERB S.A.
DIN 02375370 · ended Jul 20, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CYANOKIT
5G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SERB S.A.
DIN 02375370 · ended Mar 24, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
CYANOKIT
5G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SERB S.A.
DIN 02375370 · ended Jan 2, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CYANOKIT
5G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SERB S.A.
DIN 02375370 · ended Apr 26, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CYANOKIT
5G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SERB S.A.
DIN 02375370 · ended Apr 30, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CYANOKIT
5G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SERB S.A.
DIN 02375370 · ended Jun 7, 2018 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Hydroxocobalamin to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.

Hydroxocobalamin is classified under “ALL OTHER THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS” (ATC V03AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Hydroxocobalamin 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 Hydroxocobalamin 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.