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| Version v10-EN | Version v4-FR | |
|---|---|---|
| Language (Changed) | Updated to: English | Was: French |
| Date Updated (Changed) | Updated to: 2026-01-13 | Was: 2026-01-06 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02246793 | 02246793 |
| Brand name | SPIRIVA | SPIRIVA |
| Common or Proper name | Spiriva Capsules Refills | Spiriva Capsules Refills |
| Company Name | BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE | BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE |
| Ingredients | TIOTROPIUM | TIOTROPIUM |
| Strength(s) | 18MCG | 18MCG |
| Dosage form(s) | CAPSULE | CAPSULE |
| Route of administration | INHALATION INHALATION | INHALATION INHALATION |
| Packaging size | Refills, 3x10 without HandiHaler | Refills, 3x10 without HandiHaler |
| Additional packaging sizes | ||
| ATC code | R03BB | R03BB |
| ATC description | OTHER DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES, INHALANTS | OTHER DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES, INHALANTS |
| Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2026-01-09 | 2026-01-09 |
| Actual start date (Changed) | Updated to: 2026-01-09 | Was: |
| Estimated end date | 2026-03-23 | 2026-03-23 |
| Actual end date | ||
| Shortage status (Changed) | Updated to: Actual shortage | Was: Anticipated shortage |
| Tier 3 Status | No | No |
| Company comments | Shortage of Spiriva Refills (Capsules 30s without HandiHaler) format only. Spiriva Capsules 30s with HandiHaler remains available. | Shortage of Spiriva Refills (Capsules 30s without HandiHaler) format only. Spiriva Capsules 30s with HandiHaler remains available. |
| Health Canada comments |