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Teva's donepezil 5 mg dementia tablets in actual shortage, end unknown

Teva reports its Teva-Donepezil (donepezil hydrochloride) 5 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Jan 30, 2025 and no estimated end date is given.

Donepezil is widely used for Alzheimer's dementia — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Nestle's Viokace pancreatic enzyme faces anticipated shortage from February 2027

Nestle Enterprises reports its Viokace (pancrelipase) tablet faces an anticipated shortage from Feb 1, 2027, after a shortage of an active ingredient delayed finished-drug production. The shortage is estimated to end Nov 30, 2027, with an allocation process effective Nov 1, 2026.

Pancrelipase is used by people with pancreatic insufficiency, including cystic fibrosis and chronic pancreatitis — patients and pharmacies should plan supply well ahead of the February start.

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

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AbbVie to discontinue Humira 40 mg adalimumab on Oct 30

AbbVie reports its Humira (adalimumab) 40 mg solution for subcutaneous injection, in pre-filled syringe and pen form, is to be discontinued on Oct 30, 2026, for business reasons.

Humira is a widely used biologic for arthritis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease — patients and prescribers should confirm the switch to biosimilars or other alternatives.

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

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Apotex's saxagliptin 2.5 mg diabetes tablets in actual shortage to Jan 8

Apotex reports its Apo-Saxagliptin (saxagliptin) 2.5 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 27, 2026 and is estimated to end Jan 8, 2027.

Saxagliptin is a widely used diabetes drug — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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

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Apotex's rupatadine 10 mg allergy tablets in actual shortage to Nov 13

Apotex reports its Apo-Rupatadine (rupatadine) 10 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 29, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 13, 2026.

Rupatadine is a widely used antihistamine for allergies — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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