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Liraglutide shortage status

No current shortage

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

Liraglutide has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

To be discontinued
VICTOZA
6MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02351064
Avoided
SAXENDA
6MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02437899 · ended Jul 8, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
SAXENDA
6MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02437899 · ended Jan 2, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SAXENDA
6MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02437899 · ended May 25, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Liraglutide. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Liraglutide is classified under “BLOOD GLUCOSE LOWERING DRUGS, EXCL. INSULINS” (ATC A10BJ).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Liraglutide be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Liraglutide 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.