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Active Shortage

NAT-GEFITINIB

NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) 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 NAT-GEFITINIB in Canada?

Yes. NAT-GEFITINIB 250MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 3, 2025).

When will NAT-GEFITINIB be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 31, 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Expected resolution~3 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2025-07-03

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

IRESSA

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 02248676

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-GEFITINIB

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02468050

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EUGIA-GEFITINIB

EUGIA PHARMA INC.

250MG · DIN 02547546

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-GEFITINIB

AURO PHARMA INC

250MG · DIN 02533685

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP GEFITINIB

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02500663

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

Estimated Resolution

2026-12-31

~3 months remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

02491796

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GEFITINIB

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-07-03

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)