Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Vardenafil has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.
Products affected
0 / 14
Reports on file
40
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
JAMP-VARDENAFIL
20MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02475693 · ended Jun 26, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-VARDENAFIL
5MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02464209 · ended Oct 21, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-VARDENAFIL
10MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02464225 · ended Sep 11, 2025 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
VARDENAFIL
20MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02520400 · ended Jun 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VARDENAFIL
10MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02520397 · ended Jun 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-VARDENAFIL
20MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02464233 · ended May 30, 2025 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
MYLAN-VARDENAFIL
5MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02464209 · ended May 23, 2025 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Avoided
VARDENAFIL
10MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02520397 · ended Feb 28, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-VARDENAFIL
5MG · TABLET · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02464209 · ended Sep 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
STAXYN
10MG · TABLET (ORALLY DISINTEGRATING) · BAYER INC
DIN 02372436
Resolved
LEVITRA
5MG · TABLET · BAYER INC
DIN 02250462 · ended Nov 16, 2020 · DIN discontinued as of November 16, 2020.
Discontinued
LEVITRA
20MG · TABLET · BAYER INC
DIN 02250489
Showing 12 of 40 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Vardenafil. Health Canada has 40 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Vardenafil is classified under “OTHER UROLOGICALS, INCL ANTISPASMODICS” (ATC G04BE).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Vardenafil used for?
A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.
When will Vardenafil be back in stock in Canada?
Vardenafil has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Vardenafil 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.