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CA ATC G04CA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tamsulosin shortage in Canada

Is there a Tamsulosin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Tamsulosin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 18 Nov 2024. The company estimate for the return is 12 Feb 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Belgium, Czechia, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATAMSULOSIN CR (100)SANIS HEALTH INC18 Nov 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAJAMP TAMSULOSIN (100)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION20 Feb 202612 Feb 2027Manufacturing 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.