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Nitisinone shortage status

No current shortage

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

Nitisinone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 5
Reports on file
5

Reports by product

Resolved
MDK-NITISINONE
5MG · CAPSULE · MENDELIKABS INC
DIN 02457725 · ended Jan 5, 2026 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
MDK-NITISINONE
10MG · CAPSULE · MENDELIKABS INC
DIN 02457733 · ended Jan 5, 2026 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
To be discontinued
NITISINONE TABLETS
2MG · TABLET · CYCLE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
DIN 02458616
To be discontinued
NITISINONE TABLETS
5MG · TABLET · CYCLE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
DIN 02458624
To be discontinued
NITISINONE TABLETS
10MG · TABLET · CYCLE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
DIN 02458632

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Nitisinone. Health Canada has 5 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Nitisinone is classified under “OTHER ALIMENTARY TRACT AND METABOLISM PRODUCTS” (ATC A16AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Nitisinone be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Nitisinone 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.