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CA ATC N07BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Varenicline shortage in Canada
Is there a Varenicline shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Varenicline products are reported short in Canada, the first since 21 Oct 2020. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Ireland, Czechia, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TEVA-VARENICLINE (28UD & 56UD) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 21 Oct 2020 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TEVA-VARENICLINE (25UD & 53UD) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 21 Oct 2020 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TEVA-VARENICLINE (56) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 3 Feb 2021 | not given | 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.