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ATC A16AX04 · Various Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Products · updated 2 Nov 2026

Nitisinone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Nitisinone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 3 products from 1 company.

Is there a Nitisinone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nitisinone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since–
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Cycle3

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A16AX · Various Alimentary Tract and Metabolism Products
Glycerol Phenylbutyrate2/16Miglustat2/16Nitisinone1/16Sodium Benzoate1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CANITISINONE TABLETS (60) discontinuationCYCLE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.not givennot givenNot stated
CANITISINONE TABLETS (60) discontinuationCYCLE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.not givennot givenNot stated
CANITISINONE TABLETS (60) discontinuationCYCLE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.not givennot givenNot stated

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Nitisinone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Nitisinone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

When will Nitisinone be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Nitisinone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Nitisinone shortages?

Cycle.