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Irinotecan shortage status

No current shortage

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

Irinotecan has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
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Reports on file
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Reports by product

Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02357585 · ended Feb 2, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02357585 · ended Feb 2, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02258218 · ended Oct 7, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
IRINOTECAN FOR INJECTION
20MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02312409
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
500MG · SOLUTION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02501295 · ended Feb 18, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
100MG · SOLUTION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02501279 · ended Feb 18, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02258218 · ended Jun 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02258218 · ended Mar 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
500MG · SOLUTION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02501295 · ended Feb 14, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02258218 · ended Jan 19, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02258218 · ended Dec 12, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02258218 · ended Aug 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 23 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Irinotecan. Health Canada has 23 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Irinotecan be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Irinotecan 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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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.