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ATC J05AR01 · Antivirals for Treatment of Hiv Infections, Combinations
Zidovudine and Lamivudine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Zidovudine and Lamivudine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 2 companies.
Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since2 Oct 202631 days ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Timeline
Canada
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group J05AR · Antivirals for Treatment of Hiv Infections, CombinationsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-LAMIVUDINE-ZIDOVUDINE (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 2 Oct 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | AURO-LAMIVUDINE/ZIDOVUDINE (60) discontinuation | AURO PHARMA INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.