EXJADE
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 EXJADE in Canada?
A shortage of EXJADE 250MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 31, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is EXJADE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will EXJADE be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as 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
APO-DEFERASIROX
APOTEX INC
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JAMP DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)
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APO-DEFERASIROX (TYPE J)
APOTEX 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.
DIN
02287439
Strength
250MG
Dosage Form
TABLET FOR SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
DEFERASIROX
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-08-31
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2.5MG · DIN 02369257
10MG · DIN 02339528
5MG · DIN 02339501
7.5MG · DIN 02450267
2MG · DIN 02425645
5MG · DIN 02425661
3MG · DIN 02425653
140MG · DIN 02487306
70MG · DIN 02479613
0.1% · DIN 00893560
100MG · DIN 02381559
1000MG · DIN 02381567