Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 6, 2026
Some Sincalide products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 1 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
1 / 1
In shortage since
Nov 6, 2026
Reports on file
4
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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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
KINEVAC
5MCG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02228602 · since Nov 6, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KINEVAC
5MCG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02228602 · ended Nov 18, 2024 · A new CMO will manufactured Kinevac. Following Health Canada approval, Bracco is now waiting for product from this new manufacturing site with updated labels.
Resolved
KINEVAC
5MCG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02228602 · ended Jan 12, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KINEVAC (SINCALIDE) FOR INJECTION 5MCG/VIAL
5MCG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02228602 · ended Sep 3, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Sincalide is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by BRACCO IMAGING CANADA.
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.
Sincalide is classified under “OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS” (ATC V04CC).
Recent changes
Nov 6, 2026
Status changed
Sep 23, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
When will Sincalide 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 Sincalide 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.