VISKEN
XEDITON PHARMACEUTICALS INC
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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 VISKEN in Canada?
Yes. VISKEN 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 27, 2025).
Why is VISKEN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will VISKEN 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.
Closest Matches
SYN-PINDOLOL TAB 5MG
SYNCARE PHARMACEUTICAL INC.
NU-PINDOL TAB 5MG
NU-PHARM INC
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GEN-PINDOLOL TAB 15MG
GENPHARM ULC
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.
DIN
00417270
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
PINDOLOL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-10-27
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from XEDITON PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.