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Shortage Avoided

VEPESID

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB 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 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.

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StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2018-12-20

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

00616192

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ETOPOSIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-12-20

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

VEPESID has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.