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Active Shortage

SANDOSTATIN

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

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 SANDOSTATIN in Canada?

Yes. SANDOSTATIN 50MCG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 1, 2024).

Why is SANDOSTATIN not available?

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

When will SANDOSTATIN 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MCG
Last updated2024-10-01

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.

Closest Matches

OCTREOTIDE ACETATE INJECTION - 50MCG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MCG · DIN 02263165

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OCPHYL

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

50MCG · DIN 02413191

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOSTATIN

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

500MCG · DIN 00839213

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OCTREOTIDE ACETATE INJECTION - 500MCG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MCG · DIN 02263203

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OCTREOTIDE ACETATE INJECTION - 100MCG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MCG · DIN 02263173

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OCTREOTIDE INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

200MCG · DIN 02299445

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

00839191

Strength

50MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

OCTREOTIDE

See all OCTREOTIDE 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