Active Shortage

KINEVAC

BRACCO IMAGING CANADA

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 KINEVAC in Canada?

Yes. KINEVAC 5MCG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 6, 2026).

Why is KINEVAC not available?

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

When will KINEVAC 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?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file1 product

Affected strength5MCG

Report last updated2026-11-06

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

SINCALIDE FOR INJECTION

AVIR PHARMA INC.

5MCG · DIN 02494361

Same strengthSame 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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

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

02228602

Strength

5MCG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

SINCALIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-11-06

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from BRACCO IMAGING CANADA

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

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52% · DIN 02228556

DIN 02228564

41% · DIN 02229013

61% · DIN 02229021

76% · DIN 02229048

61% · DIN 02242122