Active Shortage

OCTREOTIDE ACETATE OMEGA

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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 OCTREOTIDE ACETATE OMEGA in Canada?

Yes. OCTREOTIDE ACETATE OMEGA 500MCG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 11, 2026).

Why is OCTREOTIDE ACETATE OMEGA not available?

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

When will OCTREOTIDE ACETATE OMEGA be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is January 31, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 1 same form & route

Expected resolution~3 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength500MCG

Report last updated2026-11-11

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

OCTREOTIDE INJECTION

STERIMAX INC

100MCG · DIN 02560240

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SANDOSTATIN LAR

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

30MG · DIN 02239325

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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OCTREOTIDE DEPOT

STERIMAX INC

10MG · DIN 02567776

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02248641

Strength

500MCG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

OCTREOTIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2026-11-11

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

9MG · DIN 02150204

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION

250MG · DIN 02486717

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 25MG/ML

25MG · DIN 00582662

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML

50MG · DIN 00582654

BAXEDIN 2% - 70%

DIN 02251477

BAXEDIN LIQ 20%

20% · DIN 00658413