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CA ATC G04BE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Alprostadil shortage in Canada

Is there an Alprostadil shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Alprostadil products are reported short in Canada, the first since 22 Jul 2021. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMUSE (1 Micro-suppository)PALADIN LABS INC.22 Jul 2021not givenDistribution or logistics
Delay in shipping of the drug
CAMUSE (1)PALADIN LABS INC.3 Jun 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAMUSE (1 suppo)PALADIN LABS INC.20 Jun 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CACAVERJECT STERILE POWDER (5 x 20mcg)PFIZER CANADA ULC31 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing 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.