CAPECITABINE
SANIS HEALTH INC
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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 CAPECITABINE in Canada?
A shortage of CAPECITABINE 150MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 24, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is CAPECITABINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will CAPECITABINE be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 2, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
TARO-CAPECITABINE
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
TEVA-CAPECITABINE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
APO-CAPECITABINE
APOTEX INC
ACH-CAPECITABINE
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
Other Products
SANDOZ CAPECITABINE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
MINT-CAPECITABINE
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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
2026-10-02
~4 days remaining (estimate)
This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.
DIN
02514982
Strength
150MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
CAPECITABINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-08-24
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from SANIS HEALTH INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02286254
400MG · DIN 02286262
100MG · DIN 02286246
400MG · DIN 02286564
70MG · DIN 02352966
10MG · DIN 02519844
12.5MG · DIN 02466821
0.50MG · DIN 02349205
0.25MG · DIN 02349191
200MG · DIN 02364336
10MG · DIN 02331292
5MG · DIN 02331284