ONIVYDE
IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS 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 ONIVYDE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ONIVYDE 4.3MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 9, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ONIVYDE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
CAMPTOSAR
PFIZER CANADA ULC
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE INJECTION
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE TRIHYDRATE FOR INJECTION
FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
IRINOTECAN HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02467135
Strength
4.3MG
Dosage Form
SUSPENSION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
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Shortage History
Other Products from IPSEN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS 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 02480824
60MG · DIN 02480840
40MG · DIN 02480832
300UNIT · DIN 02387735
300UNIT · DIN 02460203
500UNIT · DIN 02456117
80MG · DIN 02557010
10MG · DIN 02524678
1MG · DIN 02524627
2.5MG · DIN 02524643
5MG · DIN 02524651
1.5MG · DIN 02524635