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CA ATC L01AA09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Bendamustine shortage in Canada

Is there a Bendamustine shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Bendamustine products are reported short in Canada, the first since 19 Jul 2022. The company estimate for the return is 28 Feb 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CABENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION (1 vial x 100 mg)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION19 Jul 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CABENDAMUSTINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION (1 vial x 25 mg)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION19 Jul 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATREANDA (1) discontinuationTEVA CANADA LIMITEDnot given28 Feb 2027Not stated
CATREANDA (1) discontinuationTEVA CANADA LIMITEDnot given28 Feb 2027Not stated

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.