Active Shortage

COLESTID GRANULES

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 COLESTID GRANULES in Canada?

Yes. COLESTID GRANULES 5G has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated April 15, 2025).

Why is COLESTID GRANULES not available?

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

When will COLESTID GRANULES 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 — only products with a different form or route found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file1 product · 0 same form & route

Affected strength5G

Report last updated2025-04-15

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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.

Other Products

COLESTID TABLETS

PFIZER CANADA ULC

1G · DIN 02132680

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?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

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

00642975

Strength

Dosage Form

GRANULES

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

COLESTIPOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-04-15

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672