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Anticipated Shortage

CYTARABINE INJECTION

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 CYTARABINE INJECTION in Canada?

A shortage of CYTARABINE INJECTION 100MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 7, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is CYTARABINE INJECTION not available?

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

When will CYTARABINE INJECTION be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is March 31, 2027. 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~6 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2026-08-07

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

PMS-CYTARABINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 02406772

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CYTARABINE INJECTION, MYLAN STD.

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

100MG · DIN 02402203

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AJ-CYTARABINE

AGILA JAMP CANADA INC

100MG · DIN 02404397

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CYTARABINE INJECTION BP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MG · DIN 02394901

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CYTARABINE INJECTION

STERIMAX INC

100MG · DIN 02515296

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CYTARABINE INJ 100MG/ML

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

100MG · DIN 00885797

Same strengthDifferent 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

2027-03-31

~6 months remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

02126656

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRATHECAL

Active Ingredient

CYTARABINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-07

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

CYTARABINE INJECTION has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.