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Lanthanum shortage status

Discontinued

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

Lanthanum products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
7

Reports by product

Discontinued
FOSRENOL
750MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02287161
Discontinued
FOSRENOL
1000MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02287188
Discontinued
FOSRENOL
500MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02287153
Discontinued
FOSRENOL
250MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · TAKEDA CANADA INC
DIN 02287145
Resolved
FOSRENOL
250MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · SHIRE PHARMA CANADA ULC
DIN 02287145 · ended Feb 5, 2021 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
FOSRENOL
500MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · SHIRE PHARMA CANADA ULC
DIN 02287153 · ended Jan 25, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
FOSRENOL
250MG · TABLET (CHEWABLE) · SHIRE PHARMA CANADA ULC
DIN 02287145 · ended Jul 13, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

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

Lanthanum is classified under “ALL OTHER THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS” (ATC V03AE).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Lanthanum 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 Lanthanum 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.