SANDOZ METFORMIN FC
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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 SANDOZ METFORMIN FC in Canada?
A shortage of SANDOZ METFORMIN FC 500MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 21, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is SANDOZ METFORMIN FC not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will SANDOZ METFORMIN FC be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 2, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when 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
TEVA-METFORMIN
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
GLUCOPHAGE
SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
METFORMIN-500 - TAB 500MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
GLYCON
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
RHOXAL-METFORMIN
RHOXALPHARMA 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
02246820
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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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 SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02243098
5MG · DIN 02269198
500MCG · DIN 02248181
250MG · DIN 02242971
50MG · DIN 02242325
DIN 02495929
DIN 02495910
DIN 02495937
250MG · DIN 02246533
1MG · DIN 02548968
10MG · DIN 02513420
10MG · DIN 02236759