| Report ID | 275242 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02381842 |
| Brand name | TAMIFLU |
| Common or Proper name | Oseltamivir |
| Company Name | HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | OSELTAMIVIR |
| Strength(s) | 6MG |
| Dosage form(s) | POWDER FOR SUSPENSION |
| Route of administration | ORAL ORAL |
| Packaging size | 6mg / mL |
| ATC code | J05AH |
| ATC description | DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS |
| Reason for shortage | Demand increase for the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2026-01-02 |
| Actual start date | 2026-01-09 |
| Estimated end date | 2026-02-20 |
| Actual end date | |
| Shortage status | Actual shortage |
| Updated date | 2026-01-06 |
| Company comments | There has been a significant increase in demand due to the spread of influenza in Canada. There have also been shortages in the market that have led to a greater uptick in demand for this product from Roche. Therefore, we are implementing an allocation of stock until we are able to obtain a resupply in the coming weeks. Tamiflu 75mg capsules remain available for compounding a suspension should the powder for suspension be unavailable. Refer to the product monograph for compounding instructions. |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 7070 MISSISSAUGA ROAD MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA L5N 5M8 |
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