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Technetium Tc 99m Red Blood Cells (Ultratag Rbc) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 24, 2026

Technetium Tc 99m Red Blood Cells has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
3

Shortage history

2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
ULTRATAG RBC
20MCI · KIT SOLUTION KIT SOLUTION · CURIUM CANADA INC
DIN 02329336 · ended Aug 19, 2026 · Inventory was depleted sooner than expected. A new lot is being manufactured and is likely to be released on Canadian market on 31AUG2026.
Resolved
ULTRATAG RBC
20MCI · KIT SOLUTION KIT SOLUTION · CURIUM CANADA INC
DIN 02329336 · ended Oct 9, 2024
Resolved
ULTRATAG RBC
20MCI · KIT SOLUTION KIT SOLUTION · CURIUM CANADA INC
DIN 02329336 · ended Jun 11, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Technetium Tc 99m Red Blood Cells. Health Canada has 3 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Technetium Tc 99m Red Blood Cells be back in stock in Canada?

Technetium Tc 99m Red Blood Cells has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Technetium Tc 99m Red Blood Cells 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.