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CA ATC J05AR06 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil and Efavirenz shortage in Canada

Is there an Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil and Efavirenz shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil and Efavirenz products are reported short in Canada, the first since 7 Oct 2024. The company estimate for the return is 1 Jan 2028. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Belgium, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMYLAN-EFAVIRENZ/EMTRICITABINE/TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE (30BT)MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC7 Oct 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-EFAVIRENZ/EMTRICITABINE/TENOFOVIR (30)TEVA CANADA LIMITED20 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAJAMP EFAVIRENZ/EMTRICITABINE/TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE (Bottle / Bouteille 30)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION12 Mar 20261 Jan 2028Manufacturing 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.