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CA ATC A10BD07 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Metformin and Sitagliptin shortage in Canada
Is there a Metformin and Sitagliptin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Metformin and Sitagliptin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 22 Jul 2025. The company estimate for the return is 20 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (60 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 22 Jul 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 16 Sep 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (60 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 30 Sep 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (60 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 8 Oct 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 9 Dec 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TEVA-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN (500) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 10 Mar 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SITAGLIPTIN/METFORMIN XR (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 19 Oct 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | PRO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (60;100) discontinuation | PRO DOC LIMITEE | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | PRO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (60;500) discontinuation | PRO DOC LIMITEE | not given | not given | 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.