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Anticipated Shortage

BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP in Canada?

A shortage of BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP 15UNIT is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 1, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP not available?

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

When will BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 31, 2028. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Expected resolution~27 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength15UNIT
Last updated2026-10-01

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

BLENOXANE PWS 15UNIT

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

15UNIT · DIN 00258482

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

15UNIT · DIN 02367351

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

15UNIT · DIN 02566346

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2028-12-31

~27 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02131692

Strength

15UNIT

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR INTRACAVITARY INTRA-ARTERIAL

Active Ingredient

BLEOMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-01

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

BLEOMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.