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Irinotecan shortage status

Discontinued

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

Irinotecan products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
7

Reports by product

Discontinued
ONIVYDE
4.3MG · SUSPENSION · IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 02467135
Resolved
ONIVYDE
4.3MG · SUSPENSION · SERVIER CANADA INC
DIN 02467135 · ended Jul 3, 2024 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
ONIVYDE
4.3MG · SUSPENSION · SERVIER CANADA INC
DIN 02467135 · ended Aug 18, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
ONIVYDE
4.3MG · SUSPENSION · SERVIER CANADA INC
DIN 02467135 · ended Jan 25, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
reversed
ONIVYDE
4.3MG · SUSPENSION · SERVIER CANADA INC
DIN 02467135
Resolved
ONIVYDE
43MG · SUSPENSION · BAXALTA CANADA CORPORATION
DIN 02467135 · ended Feb 12, 2018 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ONIVYDE
43MG · SUSPENSION · BAXALTA CANADA CORPORATION
DIN 02467135 · ended Dec 6, 2017 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

One or more Irinotecan products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Irinotecan 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 Irinotecan 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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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.