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Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate 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. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Dec 31, 2026.
Products affected
1 / 1
In shortage since
Nov 24, 2023
Est. full return
Dec 31, 2026
Reports on file
1
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
KIT FOR THE PREPARATION OF TECHNETIUM (99MTC) PYROPHOSPHATE INJECTION
12MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · ISOLOGIC INNOVATIVE RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
DIN 02513870 · since Nov 24, 2023, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by ISOLOGIC INNOVATIVE RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS LTD..

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.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate 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.