Active Shortage

APO-PACLITAXEL INJECTABLE

APOTEX 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 APO-PACLITAXEL INJECTABLE in Canada?

Yes. APO-PACLITAXEL INJECTABLE 6MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-PACLITAXEL INJECTABLE not available?

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

When will APO-PACLITAXEL INJECTABLE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file4 products · 2 same form & route

Affected strength6MG

Report last updated2017-10-05

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.

Closest Matches

PACLITAXEL FOR INJECTION

BIOLYSE PHARMA CORPORATION

6MG · DIN 02244372

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PACLITAXEL INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

6MG · DIN 02320150

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

ABRAXANE FOR INJECTABLE SUSPENSION

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

100MG · DIN 02281066

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PACLITAXEL POWDER FOR INJECTABLE SUSPENSION NANOPARTICLE, ALBUMIN-BOUND PACLITAXEL

PANACEA BIOTEC PHARMA LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02496097

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

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

02248844

Strength

6MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

PACLITAXEL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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