Active Shortage

APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

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-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE in Canada?

Yes. APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 50MG 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated February 12, 2026).

Why is APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE not available?

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

When will APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 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?Check with your pharmacist

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength50MG 500MG

Report last updated2026-02-12

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

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

DIN

02509415

Strength

50MG 500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

SITAGLIPTIN METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-02-12

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-SITAGLIPTIN MALATE / METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-02-12

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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