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Shortage Avoided

VIOKACE

APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC

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 VIOKACE in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for VIOKACE 56400UNIT 57100UNIT 10440UNIT is marked resolved (last updated January 29, 2019).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength56400UNIT 57100UNIT 10440UNIT
Last updated2019-01-29

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

02230019

Strength

56400UNIT 57100UNIT 10440UNIT

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

AMYLASE PROTEASE LIPASE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-01-29

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Other Products from APTALIS PHARMA CANADA ULC

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