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CA ATC A10BD15 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Metformin and Dapagliflozin shortage in Canada

Is there a Metformin and Dapagliflozin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Metformin and Dapagliflozin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 4 May 2026. The company estimate for the return is 4 Dec 2026 (latest 18 Dec 2026). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-DAPAGLIFLOZIN-METFORMIN (60 BTL) limitedAPOTEX INC4 May 20264 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-DAPAGLIFLOZIN-METFORMIN (60 BTL)APOTEX INC4 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-DAPAGLIFLOZIN-METFORMIN (60 BTL)APOTEX INC22 Sep 202618 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO-DAPAGLIFLOZIN-METFORMIN (60 BTL)APOTEX INC25 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing 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.