Drug Shortage Report for TAMIFLU

Last updated on 2026-02-23

Report ID 275306
Drug Identification Number 02241472
Brand name TAMIFLU
Common or Proper name Oseltamivir
Company Name HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
Market Status MARKETED
Active Ingredient(s) OSELTAMIVIR
Strength(s) 75MG
Dosage form(s) CAPSULE
Route of administration ORAL ORAL
Packaging size Blister pack of 10
Anatomical Therapeutical Chemical (ATC) code J05AH
Anatomical Therapeutical Chemical (ATC) description DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS
Reason for shortage Demand increase for the drug.
Anticipated start date 2026-02-22
Actual start date
Estimated end date
Actual end date 2026-02-22
Shortage status Resolved
Updated date 2026-02-23
Company comments The anticipated shortage was due to usage of 75mg for compounding purposes with the recent market shortages of Tamiflu Powder for Oral Suspension. This shortage has since been avoided by bringing in additional stock and changing of demand patterns through the seasonal spike in cases of influenza.
Health Canada comments
Tier 3 Status No
Contact Address 7070 MISSISSAUGA ROAD
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO
CANADA L5N 5M8
Company contact information

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