TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR
SUN PHARMA 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 TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR in Canada?
Yes. TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR 37.5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 4, 2026).
Why is TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 18, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
Other Products
EFFEXOR TABLETS, 37.5MG
WYETH CANADA
EFFEXOR TABLETS, 75MG
WYETH CANADA
EFFEXOR TABLETS, 50MG
WYETH CANADA
EFFEXOR XR
Extended-ReleaseBGP PHARMA ULC
GD-DESVENLAFAXINE
GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA ULC
VENLAFAXINE XR
Extended-ReleasePHARMASCIENCE INC
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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
02380072
Strength
37.5MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)
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 SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02313715
80MG · DIN 02313758
10MG · DIN 02313707
40MG · DIN 02313723
125MG · DIN 02329204
250MG · DIN 02293528
500MG · DIN 02293536
250MG · DIN 02293579
75MG · DIN 02379813
50MG · DIN 02532158
100MG · DIN 02532166
10MG · DIN 02385481