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CA ATC A02BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Famotidine shortage in Canada

Is there a Famotidine shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Famotidine products are reported short in Canada, the first since 10 Mar 2017. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Ireland, Czechia, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-FAMOTIDINE (10/12/6 BLS)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAFAMOTIDINE OMEGA -(WITHOUT PRESERVATIVE) (10 x 2 mL vial / fiole)OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED2 Mar 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAFAMOTIDINE (100)SANIS HEALTH INC25 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAFAMOTIDINE OMEGA -(WITH PRESERVATIVE,BENZYL ALCOHOL) (1 x 20mL vial / fiole)OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED6 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Increased demand
Demand increase for 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.