Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 6, 2026
Lamivudine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An antiviral used to treat HIV and chronic hepatitis B.
Products affected
0 / 8
Reports on file
15
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
To be discontinued
3TC
300MG · TABLET · VIIV HEALTHCARE ULC
DIN 02247825
To be discontinued
3TC
150MG · TABLET · VIIV HEALTHCARE ULC
DIN 02192683
Resolved
APO-LAMIVUDINE HBV
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02393239 · ended Jul 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
3TC
10MG · SOLUTION · VIIV HEALTHCARE ULC
DIN 02192691 · ended Feb 21, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
HEPTOVIR
100MG · TABLET · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02239193
Discontinued
HEPTOVIR
5MG · SOLUTION · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02239194
Resolved
APO-LAMIVUDINE HBV
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02393239 · ended Jun 25, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-LAMIVUDINE
300MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02369060 · ended Jun 25, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-LAMIVUDINE HBV
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02393239 · ended Feb 21, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
APO-LAMIVUDINE HBV
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02393239
Discontinued
APO-LAMIVUDINE
150MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02369052
Discontinued
APO-LAMIVUDINE
300MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02369060
Showing 12 of 15 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Lamivudine. Health Canada has 15 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Lamivudine is classified under “DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS” (ATC J05AF).
Recent changes
Nov 6, 2026
New report filed
Nov 6, 2026
New report filed
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Common questions
What is Lamivudine used for?
An antiviral used to treat HIV and chronic hepatitis B.
When will Lamivudine be back in stock in Canada?
Lamivudine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Lamivudine 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.