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CA ATC L04AC07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tocilizumab shortage in Canada

Is there a Tocilizumab shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Tocilizumab products are reported short in Canada, the first since 1 Oct 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

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

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATYENNE (Prefilled syringe)FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD1 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CATYENNE (Prefilled syringe)FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD16 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for 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.