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CA ATC L02BG03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Anastrozole shortage in Canada
Is there an Anastrozole shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Anastrozole products are reported short in Canada, the first since 1 Jan 2019. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BIO-ANASTROZOLE (100) | BIOMED PHARMA | 1 Jan 2019 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | RIVA-ANASTROZOLE (30) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC. | 21 May 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
| CA | MINT-ANASTROZOLE (30 count blisters) | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 27 Jan 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | PMS-ANASTROZOLE (30) | PHARMASCIENCE INC | 19 Sep 2025 | not given | 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.