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CA ATC L01XA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Carboplatin shortage in Canada

Is there a Carboplatin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Carboplatin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 21 Oct 2020. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CACARBOPLATIN INJECTION (5ML, 45ML)TEVA CANADA LIMITED21 Oct 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CACARBOPLATIN INJECTION (60ml)TEVA CANADA LIMITED3 Mar 2021not 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.