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CA ATC M05BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Pamidronic Acid shortage in Canada

Is there a Pamidronic Acid shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Pamidronic Acid products are reported short in Canada, the first since 1 Jan 2013. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM OMEGA 3 MG/ML (10mL vial)OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD1 Jan 2013not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAPAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION (10 mL) discontinuationFRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTDnot given30 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.