CA ATC L01EX01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Sunitinib shortage in Canada
Is there a Sunitinib shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Sunitinib products are reported short in Canada, the first since 13 Apr 2026. The company estimate for the return is 15 Nov 2026 (latest 5 Mar 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Italy, Austria, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | NAT-SUNITINIB (28 BLISTER AND BOTTLE) | NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC | 13 Apr 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SANDOZ SUNITINIB (28HGC) | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 5 Oct 2026 | 5 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SANDOZ SUNITINIB (28HGC) | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 5 Oct 2026 | 5 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SANDOZ SUNITINIB (28HGC) | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 5 Oct 2026 | 5 Mar 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.