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Indocyanine Green (Ic-Green) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026

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

A diagnostic dye used in imaging to assess blood flow and liver function.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

IC-GREEN

25MG · POWDER · AKORN INC

DIN 02014793 · ended Jul 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

INDOCYANINE GREEN FOR INJECTION, USP

25MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · DIAGNOSTIC GREEN LIMITED

DIN 02485796 · ended Feb 19, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

INDOCYANINE GREEN FOR INJECTION KIT

25MG · KIT POWDER FOR SOLUTION · DIAGNOSTIC GREEN GMBH

DIN 02485826 · ended May 3, 2021 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.

Discontinued

IC-GREEN

25MG · POWDER · AKORN INC

DIN 02014793

Resolved

IC-GREEN

25MG · POWDER · AKORN INC

DIN 02014793 · ended Feb 25, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

IC-GREEN

25MG · POWDER · AKORN INC

DIN 02014793 · ended Mar 21, 2018 · Manufacturer has insufficient capacity to meet demand.

Resolved

IC-GREEN

25MG · POWDER · AKORN INC

DIN 02014793 · ended Feb 5, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

IC-GREEN

25MG · POWDER · AKORN INC

DIN 02014793 · ended Aug 31, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

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

Indocyanine Green is classified under “OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS” (ATC V04CX).

Recent changes

Oct 27, 2026 Shortage resolved

Common questions

What is Indocyanine Green used for?

A diagnostic dye used in imaging to assess blood flow and liver function.

When will Indocyanine Green be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Indocyanine Green 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.