CA ATC B05AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Albumin shortage in Canada
Is there an Albumin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Albumin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 23 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026 (latest 31 Jan 2027). Main reason: active ingredient shortage.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | STANNOUS MAA KIT (1 kit) | CALGARY RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL CENTRE / ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES | 23 Jul 2026 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active ingredient shortage Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component |
| CA | DRAXIMAGE MAA (30 VIALS/CARTON) | JUBILANT DRAXIMAGE INC. DBA JUBILANT RADIOPHARMA | 30 Jul 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.