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Viokace shortage expected from Feb 2027 to Nov 2027 due to ingredient delays

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.

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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.

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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.

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Apotex duloxetine 60 mg shortage continues through Nov 20

Apotex reports its Apo-Duloxetine (duloxetine) 60 mg delayed-release capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 27, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 20, 2026.

Duloxetine is a widely prescribed antidepressant also used for nerve pain — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex levetiracetam 500 mg shortage lasts until Dec 4 due to manufacturing disruption

Apotex reports its Apo-Levetiracetam (levetiracetam) 500 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 27, 2026 and is estimated to end Dec 4, 2026.

Levetiracetam is a widely used epilepsy drug — patients should not run out abruptly and should check stock and alternatives with their prescriber and pharmacy.

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Apotex's gabapentin 300 mg capsules in actual shortage to Nov 20

Apotex reports its Apo-Gabapentin (gabapentin) 300 mg capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 27, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 20, 2026.

Gabapentin is widely used for nerve pain and seizures — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's ondansetron 4 mg anti-nausea tablets in actual shortage to Jan 8

Apotex reports its Apo-Ondansetron (ondansetron) 4 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.

Ondansetron is a widely used anti-nausea drug, including for chemotherapy and post-operative care — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's citalopram 40 mg antidepressant tablets in actual shortage to Dec 4

Apotex reports its Apo-Citalopram (citalopram) 40 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 27, 2026 and is estimated to end Dec 4, 2026.

Citalopram is a widely prescribed antidepressant — patients should not stop abruptly and should check stock and alternatives with their prescriber and pharmacy.

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Apotex's ondansetron 8 mg anti-nausea tablets in actual shortage to Nov 13

Apotex reports its Apo-Ondansetron (ondansetron) 8 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 8, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 13, 2026.

Ondansetron is a widely used anti-nausea drug, including for chemotherapy and post-operative care — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's fluoxetine 20 mg antidepressant solution in actual shortage to Dec 4

Apotex reports its Apo-Fluoxetine (fluoxetine) 20 mg oral solution is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Aug 18, 2026 and is estimated to end Dec 4, 2026.

Fluoxetine is a widely prescribed antidepressant — patients should not stop abruptly and should check stock and alternatives with their prescriber and pharmacy.

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Apotex's sitagliptin/metformin XR tablets in actual shortage to Nov 20

Apotex reports its Apo-Sitagliptin/Metformin XR (sitagliptin / metformin) 50 mg / 1000 mg extended-release tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 19, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 20, 2026.

Sitagliptin/metformin is a widely used diabetes combination — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's ramipril 2.5 mg blood pressure capsules in actual shortage to Nov 6

Apotex reports its Apo-Ramipril (ramipril) 2.5 mg capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 6, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Ramipril is a widely prescribed blood pressure drug — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's oxycodone CR 80 mg tablets in actual shortage to Nov 6

Apotex reports its Apo-Oxycodone CR (oxycodone hydrochloride) 80 mg extended-release tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 6, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Oxycodone extended-release tablets are used for chronic pain management — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's oxcarbazepine 150 mg epilepsy tablets in actual shortage to Nov 6

Apotex reports its Apo-Oxcarbazepine (oxcarbazepine) 150 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Aug 18, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Oxcarbazepine is used for epilepsy — patients should not run out abruptly and should check stock and alternatives with their prescriber and pharmacy.

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Apotex's methylphenidate 5 mg ADHD tablets in actual shortage to Nov 13

Apotex reports its Apo-Methylphenidate (methylphenidate hydrochloride) 5 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 29, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 13, 2026.

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

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Apotex's hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg diuretic tablets in actual shortage to Nov 6

Apotex reports its Apo-Hydrochlorothiazide (hydrochlorothiazide) 50 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 6, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a widely used blood pressure and fluid-retention drug — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's gabapentin 100 mg capsules in actual shortage to Nov 20

Apotex reports its Apo-Gabapentin (gabapentin) 100 mg capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 29, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 20, 2026.

Gabapentin is widely used for nerve pain and seizures — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's gabapentin 400 mg capsules in actual shortage to Nov 20

Apotex reports its Apo-Gabapentin (gabapentin) 400 mg capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 13, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 20, 2026.

Gabapentin is widely used for nerve pain and seizures — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's duloxetine 30 mg capsules in actual shortage to Nov 20

Apotex reports its Apo-Duloxetine (duloxetine) 30 mg delayed-release capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Jul 28, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 20, 2026.

Duloxetine is a widely prescribed antidepressant also used for nerve pain — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Apotex's doxycycline MR 40 mg capsules in actual shortage to Nov 6

Apotex reports its Apo-Doxycycline MR (doxycycline) 40 mg immediate- and delayed-release capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 6, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Doxycycline is a widely used antibiotic — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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AA Pharma's minocycline 100 mg antibiotic capsules in actual shortage to Nov 20

AA Pharma reports its Minocycline (minocycline) 100 mg capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 29, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 20, 2026.

Minocycline is a widely used antibiotic — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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AA Pharma's diazepam 10 mg tablets in actual shortage to Nov 27

AA Pharma reports its Diazepam (diazepam) 10 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 1, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 27, 2026.

Diazepam is widely used for anxiety, muscle spasm and seizures — patients should not stop abruptly and should check stock and alternatives with their prescriber and pharmacy.

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AA Pharma's methyldopa 125 mg blood pressure tablets in actual shortage to Nov 13

AA Pharma reports its Methyldopa (methyldopa) 125 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Oct 19, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 13, 2026.

Methyldopa is used for blood pressure control, including in pregnancy — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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AA Pharma's temazepam 30 mg sleep capsules in actual shortage to Nov 6

AA Pharma reports its Restoril (temazepam) 30 mg capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 8, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Temazepam is widely used for short-term insomnia — patients should not stop abruptly and should check stock and alternatives with their prescriber and pharmacy.

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AA Pharma's ipratropium nasal spray in actual shortage to Nov 6

AA Pharma reports its Ipravent (ipratropium bromide) 42 mcg nasal solution is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Aug 25, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Ipratropium nasal spray is used for runny nose from allergies and colds — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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AA Pharma's brimonidine eye drops in actual shortage to Nov 6

AA Pharma reports its Brimonidine P (brimonidine tartrate) 0.15% ophthalmic solution is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 8, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Brimonidine eye drops are widely used for glaucoma — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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AA Pharma's nortriptyline 10 mg capsules in actual shortage to Nov 6

AA Pharma reports its Aventyl (nortriptyline) 10 mg capsule is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 15, 2026 and is estimated to end Nov 6, 2026.

Nortriptyline is used for depression and nerve pain — patients should not stop abruptly and should check stock and alternatives with their prescriber and pharmacy.

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Teva's oxycodone/acetaminophen 5/325 mg pain tablets in actual shortage to Dec 20

Teva reports its Teva-Oxycocet (oxycodone hydrochloride / acetaminophen) 5 mg / 325 mg tablet is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Jun 18, 2025 and is estimated to end Dec 20, 2026.

Oxycodone/acetaminophen is a widely used pain combination — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

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Teva propranolol 10 mg shortage lasts until Nov 30 due to manufacturing disruption

Teva reports its Teva-Propranolol (propranolol hydrochloride) 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 30, 2026.

Propranolol is widely used for blood pressure, migraine prevention and anxiety symptoms — patients should not stop abruptly and should check stock and alternatives.