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Active Shortage

TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR

SUN 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 TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR in Canada?

Yes. TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR 75MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 18, 2026).

Why is TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR not available?

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

When will TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 20, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Expected resolution~7 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength75MG
Report last updated2026-09-18
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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

EFFEXOR XR

Extended-Release

BGP PHARMA ULC

75MG · DIN 02237280

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VENLAFAXINE XR

Extended-Release

PRO DOC LIMITEE

150MG · DIN 02339269

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-DESVENLAFAXINE

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 02466996

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-VENLAFAXINE XR

Extended-Release

AURO PHARMA INC

37.5MG · DIN 02452839

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ VENLAFAXINE XR

Extended-Release

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

150MG · DIN 02310333

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRISTIQ

PFIZER CANADA ULC

50MG · DIN 02321092

Different strengthDifferent 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

2026-11-20

~7 days remaining (estimate)

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

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

02380080

Strength

75MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VENLAFAXINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-18

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

TARO-VENLAFAXINE XR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.