Sincalide (Kinevac) shortage status

Shortage anticipated

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 23, 2026

A shortage of Sincalide is anticipated but not yet confirmed. 1 product(s) have anticipated-shortage reports on file with Health Canada.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Anticipated

KINEVAC

5MCG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA

DIN 02228602 · 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

A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Sincalide to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.

Sincalide is classified under “OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS” (ATC V04CC).

Recent changes

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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Possible alternatives in the same class (other diagnostic agents)

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.

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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.