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Stavudine shortage status

Discontinued

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

Stavudine products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
5

Reports by product

Discontinued
ZERIT - CAP 15MG
15MG · CAPSULE · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
DIN 02216086
Discontinued
ZERIT - CAP 20MG
20MG · CAPSULE · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
DIN 02216094
Discontinued
ZERIT - CAP 30MG
30MG · CAPSULE · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
DIN 02216108
Discontinued
ZERIT - CAP 40MG
40MG · CAPSULE · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
DIN 02216116
Resolved
ZERIT - CAP 20MG
20MG · CAPSULE · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
DIN 02216094 · ended Mar 28, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

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

Stavudine is classified under “DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS” (ATC J05AF04).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Stavudine 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 Stavudine 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.