Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION SDZ

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION SDZ discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION SDZ 3.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 19, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION SDZ not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength3.5MG
Last updated2026-03-19

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

VELCADE

JANSSEN INC

3.5MG · DIN 02262452

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BORTEZOMIB FOR INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

3.5MG · DIN 02453487

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BORTEZOMIB

APOTEX INC

3.5MG · DIN 02456176

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-BORTEZOMIB

PHARMASCIENCE INC

3.5MG · DIN 02466708

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TARO-BORTEZOMIB

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

1MG · DIN 02521814

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BORTEZOMIB INJECTION

DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

2.5MG · DIN 02550075

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02503352

Strength

3.5MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

BORTEZOMIB

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Shortage History