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Zidovudine Lamivudine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Zidovudine Lamivudine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 5
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

Discontinued
COMBIVIR
300MG 150MG · TABLET · VIIV HEALTHCARE ULC
DIN 02239213
Resolved
JAMP LAMIVUDINE / ZIDOVUDINE
150MG 300MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02502801 · ended May 9, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-LAMIVUDINE-ZIDOVUDINE
300MG 150MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02375540 · ended Jan 19, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-LAMIVUDINE/ZIDOVUDINE
300MG 150MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02414414 · ended Nov 30, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
TEVA-LAMIVUDINE/ZIDOVUDINE
300MG 150MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02387247
Resolved
APO-LAMIVUDINE-ZIDOVUDINE
300MG 150MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02375540 · ended Jun 29, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Zidovudine Lamivudine. Health Canada has 6 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Zidovudine Lamivudine is classified under “DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS” (ATC J05AR).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Zidovudine Lamivudine be back in stock in Canada?

Zidovudine Lamivudine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Zidovudine Lamivudine 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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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.