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CA ATC V09GA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Technetium (99mTc) Sestamibi shortage in Canada

Is there a Technetium (99mTc) Sestamibi shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Technetium (99mTc) Sestamibi product is reported short in Canada, the first since 15 May 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Belgium, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CADRAXIMAGE SESTAMIBI (5, 10, 30 vials/ carton)JUBILANT DRAXIMAGE INC. DBA JUBILANT RADIOPHARMA15 May 2026not givenManufacturing 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.