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Anticipated Shortage

CAPECITABINE

SANIS HEALTH 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 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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~4 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength150MG
Last updated2026-08-24

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

150MG · DIN 02457490

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CAPECITABINE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 02400022

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CAPECITABINE

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02434504

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACH-CAPECITABINE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

150MG · DIN 02426757

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

SANDOZ CAPECITABINE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02421925

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-CAPECITABINE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

500MG · DIN 02508028

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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

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.