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CA ATC B02AA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Tranexamic Acid shortage in Canada

Is there a Tranexamic Acid shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Tranexamic Acid products are reported short in Canada, the first since 20 Apr 2020. The company estimate for the return is 13 Nov 2026 (latest 30 Nov 2026). Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATRANEXAMIC ACID INJECTION BP (10 VIALS - 10 ML)STERIMAX INC20 Apr 2020not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CATRANEXAMIC ACID INJECTION BP (1 VIAL 50 ML)STERIMAX INC1 Jul 2020not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CATRANEXAMIC ACID INJECTION BP (10 VIALS 5 ML)STERIMAX INC28 Oct 2020not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CATRANEXAMIC ACID INJECTION (10x10)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION30 Jun 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATRANEXAMIC ACID INJECTION (10 x 5 mL vial / fiole)OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED20 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Increased 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.