VEPESID
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
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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 VEPESID in Canada?
A shortage of VEPESID 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 25, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is VEPESID not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will VEPESID 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.
Other Products
VEPESID INJ 20MG/ML
BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB
ETOPOSIDE - LIQ IV 20MG/ML
BDH INC.
PMS-ETOPOSIDE
PHARMASCIENCE INC
DOM-ETOPOSIDE
DOMINION PHARMACAL
ETOPOSIDE
PHARMEL INC
EPOSIN
PHARMACHEMIE B.V.
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
00616192
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
ETOPOSIDE
Tier
Tier 3 — Critical
Last Updated
2026-08-25
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
VEPESID has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MG · DIN 02221861
8MG · DIN 02239091
16MG · DIN 02239092
4MG · DIN 02239090
32MG · DIN 02311658
DIN 02332922
DIN 02244021
DIN 02332957
500MG · DIN 02162695
50MG · DIN 00029149
500MG · DIN 00465283
5MG · DIN 01911481