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CA ATC A10BG03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pioglitazone shortage in Canada
Is there a Pioglitazone shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Pioglitazone products are reported short in Canada, the first since 6 Jun 2019. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ACCEL PIOGLITAZONE (100 tablets) | ACCEL PHARMA INC | 6 Jun 2019 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ACH-PIOGLITAZONE (90) | ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 27 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-PIOGLITAZONE (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 25 Jun 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ACH-PIOGLITAZONE (90) | ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 6 Dec 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
| CA | ACH-PIOGLITAZONE (90) | ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 6 Dec 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.