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Welcome to Drug Shortages Canada, the website for reporting drug shortages and discontinuations in Canada. The Food and Drug Regulations require drug sellers to report when they are not able to meet demand for a product or when they stop selling a product. Information about the website and the regulations can be found on the About & Resources Page.
A shortage means, in respect of a drug, a situation in which the manufacturer to whom a document was issued under subsection C.01.014.2(1) that sets out the drug identification number assigned for the drug is unable to meet the demand for the drug.
Below are the newest and most recently updated Shortage and Discontinuation reports.
Shortage Reports
| Brand name | Company Name | Status | Strength | Update | Date Updated | View Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 20 MEQ IN 5% DEXTROSE | ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC | Resolved | 5G 0.149G | Updated Report | 2020-07-14 | 117167 |
| HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Resolved | 10MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-14 | 97022 |
| CARBOPLATIN INJECTION BP | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Resolved | 10MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-14 | 100910 |
| PAMIDRONATE DISODIUM FOR INJECTION | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Resolved | 3MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-14 | 114915 |
| CODEINE CONTIN 100MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB | PURDUE PHARMA | Resolved | 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-14 | 119541 |
| MINT-ZOPICLONE | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Actual shortage | 5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-14 | 120139 |
| AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION | FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD | Actual shortage | 50MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-14 | 119581 |
| ZELDOX | UPJOHN CANADA ULC | Actual shortage | 60MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 117468 |
| ZELDOX | UPJOHN CANADA ULC | Resolved | 40MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 116011 |
| SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION USP | ICU MEDICAL CANADA INC | Resolved | 9MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 114804 |
| BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK) | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Actual shortage | .035MG .5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119176 |
| BREVICON 0.5/35 TABLETS (21-DAY PACK) | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Actual shortage | 0.035MG 0.5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119171 |
| BREVICON 1/35 TABLETS (28-DAY PACK) | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Actual shortage | 1MG 0.035MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119185 |
| BREVICON 1/35 TABLETS (21-DAY PACK) | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Actual shortage | 1MG 0.035MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119179 |
| SELECT 1/35 (28-DAY) | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Actual shortage | 0.035MG 1.0MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119182 |
| SYNPHASIC 21 TABLETS | PFIZER CANADA ULC | Actual shortage | 0.5MG 0.035MG 1.0MG 0.035MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119168 |
| JAMP-DONEPEZIL TABLETS | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | Actual shortage | 10MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 96147 |
| PMS DEXAMETHASONE TAB 0.5MG USP | PHARMASCIENCE INC | Actual shortage | 0.5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 112303 |
| PMS-DEXAMETHASONE | PHARMASCIENCE INC | Actual shortage | 2MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 106186 |
| PMS DEXAMETHASONE TAB 4MG | PHARMASCIENCE INC | Actual shortage | 4MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 105652 |
| PMS DEXAMETHASONE TAB 0.75MG USP | PHARMASCIENCE INC | Actual shortage | 0.75MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 120145 |
| JAMP-DONEPEZIL TABLETS | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | Actual shortage | 10MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 96144 |
| OLMETEC PLUS | MERCK CANADA INC | Actual shortage | 12.5MG 20MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 109811 |
| OLMETEC | MERCK CANADA INC | Actual shortage | 40MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 114903 |
| OLMETEC | MERCK CANADA INC | Actual shortage | 20MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 118986 |
| MINT-CITALOPRAM | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Actual shortage | 20MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 113281 |
| MINT-CITALOPRAM | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Actual shortage | 40MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 113285 |
| MINT-LOSARTAN/HCTZ DS | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Resolved | 25.0MG 100.0MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 80811 |
| MINT-LOSARTAN/HCTZ | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Resolved | 12.5MG 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 80808 |
| MINT-LOSARTAN/HCTZ | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Resolved | 50MG 12.5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 113193 |
| SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 40MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 109943 |
| SANDOZ ESOMEPRAZOLE | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 20MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119324 |
| SANDOZ ESTRADIOL DERM 50 | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 50MCG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 117846 |
| SANDOZ VALSARTAN | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 80MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 55060 |
| SANDOZ VALSARTAN | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 160MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 55032 |
| SANDOZ VALSARTAN | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 160MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 55035 |
| SANDOZ OLANZAPINE | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 2.5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 114652 |
| SANDOZ LOSARTAN | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 50MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 73164 |
| SANDOZ LOSARTAN | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 111150 |
| SANDOZ LOSARTAN | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 73173 |
| SANDOZ LOSARTAN HCT | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 12.5MG 50MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 73161 |
| SANDOZ LOSARTAN HCT | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 12.5MG 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 73152 |
| SANDOZ LOSARTAN HCT | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 12.5MG 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 73155 |
| SANDOZ FAMCICLOVIR | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 500MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 114601 |
| SANDOZ FAMCICLOVIR | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 250MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 109946 |
| SANDOZ ESCITALOPRAM | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | Actual shortage | 20MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 119435 |
| APO-RISPERIDONE | APOTEX INC | Resolved | 3.0MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 117407 |
| APO-PHENYTOIN SODIUM | APOTEX INC | Resolved | 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 116554 |
| APO-ARIPIPRAZOLE | APOTEX INC | Resolved | 5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 116382 |
| APO-ARIPIPRAZOLE | APOTEX INC | Resolved | 5MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-13 | 116377 |
Discontinuation Reports
| Brand name | Company Name | Status | Strength | Update | Date Updated | View Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUMADIN TAB 6 MG | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA | Discontinued | 6MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-11 | 112600 |
| TEVA-NYSTATIN | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 100000UNIT | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120056 |
| TEVA-AMLODIPINE | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 10MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120039 |
| TEVA-AMLODIPINE | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 5MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120036 |
| TEVA-PREGABALIN | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 75MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120033 |
| TEVA-TRANDOLAPRIL | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 4MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120030 |
| TEVA-TRANDOLAPRIL | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 2MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120027 |
| TEVA-TRANDOLAPRIL | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 1MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120024 |
| TEVA-TRANDOLAPRIL | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 0.5MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120021 |
| TEVA-RABEPRAZOLE EC | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 10MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120018 |
| TEVA-RABEPRAZOLE EC | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 20MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120015 |
| RATIO-METFORMIN | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 850MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120012 |
| TEVA-LATANOPROST | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 50MCG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 120009 |
| LIORESAL TAB 10MG | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC | Discontinued | 10MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-10 | 103078 |
| TEVA-METOPROLOL | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | Discontinued | 50MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 119976 |
| TRANSDERM-NITRO 0.2 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC | To be discontinued | 0.2MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 119960 |
| TRANSDERM-NITRO 0.4 | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC | To be discontinued | 0.4MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 119964 |
| APO-QUETIAPINE | APOTEX INC | Discontinued | 25MG | New Report | 2020-07-10 | 119950 |
| TENORETIC 50/25MG TAB | ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC | Discontinued | 25MG 50MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-08 | 94996 |
| TENORETIC 100/25MG TAB | ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC | Discontinued | 25MG 100MG | Updated Report | 2020-07-08 | 94999 |
