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ATC V04CC03 · Tests for Bile Duct Patency · updated 2 Nov 2026

Sincalide shortage

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

Is there a Sincalide shortage?

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

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since–
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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
Bracco1

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAKINEVAC (5 mL) anticipatedBRACCO IMAGING CANADA30 Nov 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

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

Questions

Is there a Sincalide shortage?

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

When will Sincalide be back in stock?

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

Why is Sincalide in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Sincalide shortages?

Bracco.