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Active Shortage

MINT-VENLAFAXINE XR

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MINT-VENLAFAXINE XR in Canada?

Yes. MINT-VENLAFAXINE XR 150MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 27, 2026).

Why is MINT-VENLAFAXINE XR not available?

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

When will MINT-VENLAFAXINE XR be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is January 31, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Expected resolution~3 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength150MG
Report last updated2026-10-27
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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 XR

Extended-Release

BGP PHARMA ULC

150MG · DIN 02237282

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR

Extended-Release

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

150MG · DIN 02380099

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

M-VENLAFAXINE XR

Extended-Release

MANTRA PHARMA INC

150MG · DIN 02471302

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VENLAFAXINE XR

Extended-Release

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

37.5MG · DIN 02385929

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-VENLAFAXINE XR

Extended-Release

AURO PHARMA INC

75MG · DIN 02452847

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DESVENLAFAXINE

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 02466996

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02522993

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VENLAFAXINE

See all VENLAFAXINE products →

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