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Cheplapharm reports critical Tier 3 shortage of 50 mg etoposide capsules

Cheplapharm Arzneimittel reports its Vepesid (etoposide) 50 mg oral capsule is in a Tier 3 critical shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The shortage was anticipated from Sep 4, 2026 and its estimated end date is unknown; the Oct 27 update confirmed the shortage is now actual rather than anticipated.

Etoposide is a chemotherapy drug — a Tier 3 critical shortage means cancer care teams need alternatives or allocation plans now.

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Pfizer reports critical shortage of intravenous dextrose solution until February 15

Pfizer Canada reports its Dextrose Injection USP (dextrose 500 mg solution for intravenous use, 10 x 50 mL Ansyr) is in a Tier 3 critical shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 9, 2026 and is estimated to end Feb 15, 2027.

IV dextrose is a hospital staple for fluids and low-blood-sugar care — a Tier 3 shortage affects wards across the system.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Formative Pharma reports upcoming supply shortage for 60 mg cabazitaxel injections

Formative Pharma reports its Cabazitaxel for Injection 60 mg solution for intravenous use faces an anticipated shortage from Apr 30, 2027, citing a Health Canada supplement delay. The company says the product is on 100% allocation at CPDN and no estimated end date is given.

Cabazitaxel is a chemotherapy drug — oncology teams should plan supply well ahead of the April 2027 start.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Formative Pharma reports upcoming supply shortage for 45 mg cabazitaxel injections

Formative Pharma reports its Cabazitaxel for Injection 45 mg solution for intravenous use faces an anticipated shortage from Nov 20, 2026, citing a Health Canada supplement delay. The company says the product is on 100% allocation at CPDN and no estimated end date is given.

Cabazitaxel is a chemotherapy drug — oncology teams should plan supply ahead of the November start.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Baxter reports supply shortage of 4 mL Artiss fibrin sealant until March

Baxter reports its Artiss fibrin sealant (slow set) 4 mL is in an actual shortage that began Oct 27, 2026 and is estimated to end Mar 15, 2027, driven by an unanticipated increase in demand following the recent emergency in Alberta involving multiple burn patients. The 2 mL size remains available, but Baxter warns ordering it in place of the 4 mL will restrict both sizes.

Fibrin sealant is used in surgery and burn care — surgical teams should plan alternatives while the shortage runs.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)