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Nelfinavir shortage status

Discontinued

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

Nelfinavir products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
7

Reports by product

Discontinued
VIRACEPT -250MG
250MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02238617
Discontinued
VIRACEPT
625MG · TABLET TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02248761
Avoided
VIRACEPT
625MG · TABLET TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02248761 · ended Sep 1, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIRACEPT
625MG · TABLET TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02248761 · ended Mar 2, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIRACEPT
625MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02248761 · ended Jul 16, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIRACEPT -250MG
250MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02238617 · ended Jul 5, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIRACEPT -250MG
250MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02238617 · ended Sep 7, 2018 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

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

Nelfinavir is classified under “DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS” (ATC J05AE).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Nelfinavir 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 Nelfinavir 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.