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Pentoxifylline shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Pentoxifylline products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Oct 16, 2026.
Products affected
1 / 2
Est. full return
Oct 16, 2026
Reports on file
6
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
JAMP PENTOXIFYLLINE SR
400MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02543087 · since ?, est. end Oct 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PENTOXIFYLLINE SR
400MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02230090 · ended Sep 26, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP PENTOXIFYLLINE SR
400MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02543087 · ended Mar 17, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
PENTOXIFYLLINE SR
400MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02230090 · ended Jan 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PENTOXIFYLLINE SR
400MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02230090 · ended Jul 22, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
PENTOXIFYLLINE SR
400MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02230090

What's happening

Pentoxifylline is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. 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.

Pentoxifylline is classified under “PERIPHERALVASODILATORS” (ATC C04AD).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Pentoxifylline be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Oct 16, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Pentoxifylline 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.

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.