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Anticipated Shortage

OXALIPLATIN INJECTION, USP

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

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 OXALIPLATIN INJECTION, USP in Canada?

A shortage of OXALIPLATIN INJECTION, USP 5MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated April 22, 2026), but it has not started yet.

When will OXALIPLATIN INJECTION, USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is April 22, 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~7 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2026-04-22

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

OXALIPLATIN INJECTION

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

5MG · DIN 02431688

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXALIPLATIN INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

5MG · DIN 02457423

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-OXALIPLATIN INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02446227

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXALIPLATIN INJECTION USP

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 02433206

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OXALIPLATIN

PFIZER CANADA ULC

5MG · DIN 02444763

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-OXALIPLATIN

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

5MG · DIN 02449692

Same strengthSame 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

02458403

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

OXALIPLATIN

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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