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CA ATC B03XA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Erythropoietin shortage in Canada
Is there an Erythropoietin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 11 Erythropoietin products are reported short in Canada. The company estimate for the return is 30 Apr 2027. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION (1 syringe) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION (1 syringe) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 10000IU/1.0ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 1000IU/0.5ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 2000IU/0.5ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 3000IU/0.3ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 40000IU/ML (1 syringe) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 4000IU/0.4ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 5000IU/0.5ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 6000 IU/0.6 ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | EPREX STERILE SOLUTION 8000 IU/0.8 ML (6 syringes) discontinuation | JANSSEN INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | 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.