Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Vincristine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain cancers.
Products affected
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Reports on file
15
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Sep 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Sep 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Oct 22, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Apr 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION USP
1MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02183013 · ended Oct 18, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Jan 5, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Jan 5, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Aug 1, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Aug 1, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Aug 1, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Nov 6, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VINCRISTINE SULFATE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02143305 · ended Aug 26, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 15 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Vincristine. Health Canada has 15 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Vincristine is classified under “PLANT ALKALOIDS AND OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS” (ATC L01CA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Vincristine used for?
A chemotherapy medicine used to treat certain cancers.
When will Vincristine be back in stock in Canada?
Vincristine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Vincristine 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.