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CA ATC B01AE07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dabigatran Etexilate shortage in Canada

Is there a Dabigatran Etexilate shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Dabigatran Etexilate products are reported short in Canada, the first since 22 Oct 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-DABIGATRAN (60 BLS)APOTEX INC22 Oct 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-DABIGATRAN (60 BLS)APOTEX INC12 Nov 2024not 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.