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CA ATC A02BA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cimetidine shortage in Canada
Is there a Cimetidine shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Cimetidine products are reported short in Canada, the first since 23 Jan 2015. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO CIMETIDINE TAB 400MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 23 Jan 2015 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO CIMETIDINE TAB 600MG (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 23 Aug 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-CIMETIDINE ORAL SOLUTION (250 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO CIMETIDINE TAB 300MG (1000 BTL) discontinuation | APOTEX INC | not given | not given | Not 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.