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ATC J05AE01 · Protease Inhibitors · updated 2 Nov 2026

Saquinavir shortage

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

Is there a Saquinavir shortage?

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

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since–
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Roche1 ROG

Listed: Roche ROG · SIX Swiss

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J05AE · Protease Inhibitors
Ritonavir6/16Darunavir4/16Atazanavir2/16Saquinavir1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAINVIRASE - CAP 200MG (270 pills/pack) discontinuationHOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITEDnot 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 Saquinavir shortage?

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

When will Saquinavir be back in stock?

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

Why is Saquinavir in short supply?

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

Which companies have Saquinavir shortages?

Roche.