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CA ATC S01LA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Verteporfin shortage in Canada
Is there a Verteporfin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Verteporfin product is reported short in Canada, the first since 15 May 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | VISUDYNE (a single-use glass vial) | CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH | 15 May 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | 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.