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CA ATC A07EC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mesalazine shortage in Canada

Is there a Mesalazine shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Mesalazine products are reported short in Canada. The company estimate for the return is 4 Nov 2026 (latest 24 Sep 2027). Main reason: not stated.

Also short in Germany, France, Ireland, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CASALOFALK (30 CT) discontinuationABBVIE CORPORATIONnot given5 Feb 2027Not stated
CASALOFALK (30 CT) discontinuationABBVIE CORPORATIONnot given24 Sep 2027Not stated
CASALOFALK (7 x 60G) discontinuationABBVIE CORPORATIONnot given4 Nov 2026Not 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.