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CA ATC C05BB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Polidocanol shortage in Canada

Is there a Polidocanol shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Polidocanol product is reported short in Canada, the first since 17 Feb 2020. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.

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

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAVARITHENA (18ml)PROVENSIS LTD17 Feb 2020not givenOther
Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.