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CA ATC B01AB01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Heparin shortage in Canada

Is there a Heparin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Heparin product is reported short in Canada. The company estimate for the return is 11 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Italy, Austria, Switzerland. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAHEPARIN SODIUM INJECTION, USP (5 mL) anticipatedFRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD12 Nov 202611 Dec 2026Manufacturing 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.