KINEVAC
BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
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 KINEVAC in Canada?
A shortage of KINEVAC 5MCG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 23, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is KINEVAC not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will KINEVAC be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
KINEVAC PWS INJ 5MCG/VIAL
SQUIBB DIAGNOSTICS, DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.
SINCALIDE FOR INJECTION
AVIR PHARMA INC.
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
02228602
Strength
5MCG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
52% · DIN 02228556
DIN 02228564
41% · DIN 02229013
61% · DIN 02229021
76% · DIN 02229048
61% · DIN 02242122
76% · DIN 02242121
529MG · DIN 02248302
279.3MG · DIN 02229056
DIN 02228599
8MCL · DIN 02287684
485.1MG · DIN 02567334