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Anticipated ShortageTier 3 — Critical

VEPESID

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of VEPESID in Canada?

A shortage of VEPESID 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 25, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is VEPESID not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will VEPESID be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2026-08-25

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

VEPESID INJ 20MG/ML

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

20MG · DIN 00523410

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ETOPOSIDE - LIQ IV 20MG/ML

BDH INC.

20MG · DIN 02227509

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PMS-ETOPOSIDE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02237871

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DOM-ETOPOSIDE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02237872

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ETOPOSIDE

PHARMEL INC

20MG · DIN 02237873

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

EPOSIN

PHARMACHEMIE B.V.

20MG · DIN 02237428

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

00616192

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ETOPOSIDE

See all ETOPOSIDE products →

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History