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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
FRAXIPARINE
9500UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450631 · since ?, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
FRAXIPARINE
9500UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450623 · since ?, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
FRAXIPARINE
9500UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02236913 · since ?, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
FRAXIPARINE
9500UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450658 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
FRAXIPARINE FORTE
19000UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450674 · since Dec 4, 2020, no end estimate · N/A
Active shortage
FRAXIPARINE FORTE
19000UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450666 · since Nov 2, 2020, no end estimate · n/a
Active shortage
FRAXIPARINE FORTE
19000UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02240114 · since Oct 29, 2020, no end estimate · n/a
Resolved
FRAXIPARINE
9500UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450631 · ended Apr 26, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
FRAXIPARINE
9500UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450631 · ended May 7, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
FRAXIPARINE
9500UNIT · SOLUTION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02450615 · ended Jan 2, 2014 · n/a
What's happening
Nadroparin is currently affected by 7 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC..
The reported causes are: delay in shipping of the drug; disruption of the manufacture of the drug; n/a; n/a. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Nadroparin is classified under “ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS” (ATC B01AB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Nadroparin used for?
A low molecular weight heparin blood thinner used to prevent and treat blood clots.
When will Nadroparin 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 Nadroparin 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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.