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CA ATC L04AA32 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Apremilast shortage in Canada

Is there an Apremilast shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Apremilast product is reported short in Canada, the first since 5 May 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-APREMILAST (56 BLS)APOTEX INC5 May 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.