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Anticipated Shortage

GEMCITABINE INJECTION

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 GEMCITABINE INJECTION in Canada?

A shortage of GEMCITABINE INJECTION 38MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 7, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is GEMCITABINE INJECTION not available?

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

When will GEMCITABINE INJECTION be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is March 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
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~6 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength38MG
Last updated2026-08-07

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

GEMZAR (200MG/VIAL)

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 02230308

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEMZAR (1GM/VIAL)

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

1G · DIN 02230309

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

1G · DIN 02412098

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AJ-GEMCITABINE

AGILA JAMP CANADA INC

200MG · DIN 02409054

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEMCITABINE FOR INJECTION USP

GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC

200MG · DIN 02409925

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GEMCITABINE SUN FOR INJECTION

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

200MG · DIN 02373173

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02402831

Strength

38MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

GEMCITABINE

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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.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History