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Medicine shortages in Canada

As of 2 Nov 2026, 1,909 products have a reported shortage in Canada, across 594 active ingredients.

Scope: Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued. Official list.

Products short1,909today
Per million people46.0population ≈ 41.5 m
Medicines594active ingredients
New in 30 days120reported start
Typical duration2.2 yearsmedian so far
No return date68%of products

When today's shortages began

705 started before Dec 2024
050100150200Dec: 24Jan ’25: 15Feb: 4FebMar: 15Apr: 12May: 14MayJun: 16Jul: 15Aug: 32AugSep: 17Oct: 23Nov: 15NovDec: 24Jan ’26: 13Feb: 27FebMar: 45Apr: 27May: 35MayJun: 54Jul: 54Aug: 52AugSep: 98Oct: 117Nov: 8Nov

Current shortages by the month they were reported to start. A tall recent bar means a new wave.

Open shortages in Canada since 2017

mandatory reporting began March 2017
05001,0001,5002,000Mar 2017: 355Apr 2017: 554May 2017: 691Jun 2017: 750Jul 2017: 819Aug 2017: 945Sep 2017: 1,076Oct 2017: 1,075Nov 2017: 1,077Dec 2017: 1,1822018Jan 2018: 1,279Feb 2018: 1,314Mar 2018: 1,273Apr 2018: 1,294May 2018: 1,200Jun 2018: 1,167Jul 2018: 1,127Aug 2018: 1,119Sep 2018: 1,053Oct 2018: 1,111Nov 2018: 1,146Dec 2018: 1,1942019Jan 2019: 1,227Feb 2019: 1,254Mar 2019: 1,261Apr 2019: 1,268May 2019: 1,318Jun 2019: 1,332Jul 2019: 1,388Aug 2019: 1,352Sep 2019: 1,370Oct 2019: 1,452Nov 2019: 1,480Dec 2019: 1,5602020Jan 2020: 1,562Feb 2020: 1,540Mar 2020: 1,528Apr 2020: 1,635May 2020: 1,543Jun 2020: 1,310Jul 2020: 1,317Aug 2020: 1,254Sep 2020: 1,222Oct 2020: 1,255Nov 2020: 1,226Dec 2020: 1,2252021Jan 2021: 1,243Feb 2021: 1,173Mar 2021: 1,095Apr 2021: 1,075May 2021: 1,036Jun 2021: 1,076Jul 2021: 1,074Aug 2021: 1,049Sep 2021: 1,064Oct 2021: 1,055Nov 2021: 1,092Dec 2021: 1,1292022Jan 2022: 1,118Feb 2022: 1,200Mar 2022: 1,228Apr 2022: 1,229May 2022: 1,253Jun 2022: 1,311Jul 2022: 1,301Aug 2022: 1,343Sep 2022: 1,339Oct 2022: 1,377Nov 2022: 1,496Dec 2022: 1,5812023Jan 2023: 1,534Feb 2023: 1,525Mar 2023: 1,506Apr 2023: 1,437May 2023: 1,406Jun 2023: 1,430Jul 2023: 1,468Aug 2023: 1,579Sep 2023: 1,536Oct 2023: 1,480Nov 2023: 1,534Dec 2023: 1,5192024Jan 2024: 1,539Feb 2024: 1,622Mar 2024: 1,576Apr 2024: 1,556May 2024: 1,506Jun 2024: 1,501Jul 2024: 1,552Aug 2024: 1,589Sep 2024: 1,645Oct 2024: 1,664Nov 2024: 1,686Dec 2024: 1,6622025Jan 2025: 1,687Feb 2025: 1,665Mar 2025: 1,614Apr 2025: 1,547May 2025: 1,558Jun 2025: 1,572Jul 2025: 1,567Aug 2025: 1,522Sep 2025: 1,538Oct 2025: 1,544Nov 2025: 1,511Dec 2025: 1,5022026Jan 2026: 1,527Feb 2026: 1,550Mar 2026: 1,617Apr 2026: 1,557May 2026: 1,515Jun 2026: 1,538Jul 2026: 1,529Aug 2026: 1,514Sep 2026: 1,547Oct 2026: 1,515Nov 2026: 1,4781,478

Shortage reports open in the middle of each month, from Health Canada's full report history.

How long they have lasted

02505007501,000< 1 mo: 120120< 1 mo1–3 mo: 1501501–3 mo3–6 mo: 1381383–6 mo6–12 mo: 1611616–12 mo1–2 yrs: 2132131–2 yrs2+ yrs: 8558552+ yrs

When products are expected back

050100150200Nov: 181Dec: 121DecJan ’27: 98Feb: 40FebMar: 40Apr: 30AprMay: 12Jun: 26JunJul: 8Aug: 4AugSep: 6Oct: 3Oct

1,289 products have no return date.

Why medicines are short

Manufacturing problem1,269Other219Not stated194Distribution or logistics90Increased demand88Active ingredient shortage49

Which therapeutic classes

Nervous system507Cardiovascular system385Digestive tract and metabolism204Anti-infectives160Cancer and immune system142Sensory organs104Genito-urinary system and sex hormones82Blood75Dermatologicals55Musculoskeletal system54Respiratory system52Various49Systemic hormones33Antiparasitics5

Companies with the most products short

Apotex316Teva171 TEVAJamp151Sanis98Pfizer70 PFEBiomed64Accord (Intas)55Pharmascience51Marcan51Sun Pharma48 SUNPHARMAAA Pharma46Viatris44 VTRS

Compared with other countries

Czechia100.2Sweden90.4Austria72.2Ireland70.2Belgium57.3Norway55.2Canada46.0Italy34.3Australia19.2Spain18.6Switzerland15.7Japan11.0Germany10.3United States4.7France3.0

Registers differ in scope, so treat this as a rough comparison.

Typical duration vs other countries

United States45 moCanada26 moFrance12 moGermany11 moJapan10 moItaly8 moSweden6 moAustria5 moSwitzerland5 moAustralia5 moSpain4 moCzechia4 moNorway4 moBelgium3 moIreland3 mo

All 594 medicines short in Canada

MedicineProductsEarliest startLatest expected backMain reasonCountries
Abacavir127 Jul 202631 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Abiraterone18 Jun 202618 Dec 2026Distribution or logistics
Acebutolol210 Mar 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Acetazolamide11 Jun 20241 Jan 2027Other
Acetylcholine14 Dec 202520 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Acetylsalicylic Acid415 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Acetylsalicylic Acid118 Nov 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Combinations excl. Psycholeptics223 Apr 2023not givenNot stated
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Combinations with Psycholeptics24 Sep 202430 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Aciclovir416 Jun 202022 Dec 2026Distribution or logistics
Acitretin415 Sep 202330 Nov 2026Not stated
Adefovir Dipivoxil130 Jun 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Adipiodone11 May 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Afatinib93 Aug 202631 Jan 2027Not stated
Albumin223 Jul 202631 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Alendronic Acid418 Jan 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Alendronic Acid and Colecalciferol230 Oct 2017not givenActive ingredient shortage
Alimemazine1not givennot givenNot stated
Alirocumab123 Oct 20264 Dec 2026Other
Almotriptan228 Sep 20269 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Alpelisib1not givennot givenNot stated
Alprazolam412 Oct 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Alprostadil422 Jul 2021not givenManufacturing problem
Alteplase1not given31 Jan 2027Not stated
Ambrisentan27 Aug 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Amcinonide317 May 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Amfetamine2not givennot givenNot stated
Amiloride115 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Aminophylline128 Jun 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Amitriptyline2920 Apr 2011not givenManufacturing problem
Amlodipine421 May 2020not givenOther
Amoxicillin212 Jul 2022not givenIncreased demand
Amoxicillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor323 Dec 202422 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Ampicillin510 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Amsacrine121 Jul 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Anastrozole41 Jan 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Apomorphine21 Oct 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Apremilast15 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Aprepitant3not given30 Apr 2027Not stated
Aprotinin130 Oct 2014not givenOther
Arsenic Trioxide113 May 2020not givenOther
Artificial Tears and Other Indifferent Preparations115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Atazanavir43 Aug 2021not givenManufacturing problem
Atenolol111 Jan 2015not givenManufacturing problem
Atomoxetine92 Jun 20251 Jan 2028Manufacturing problem
Atorvastatin1129 Jun 20161 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Atorvastatin and Amlodipine51 Aug 202612 Jan 2027Increased demand
Atropine215 Apr 2016not givenDistribution or logistics
Avalglucosidase Alfa19 Nov 202616 Nov 2026Other
Azelaic Acid119 Oct 202615 Jan 2027Increased demand
Azithromycin510 Mar 2017not givenNot stated
Baclofen226 May 202331 Aug 2027Distribution or logistics
Baloxavir Marboxil122 Apr 2026not givenOther
Basiliximab122 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Bcg Vaccine119 Oct 201831 Dec 2027Other
Beclometasone111 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Bendamustine419 Jul 202228 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Benzathine Benzylpenicillin12 Dec 202531 May 2027Manufacturing problem
Benzatropine230 Mar 202331 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Benzydamine110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Benzylpenicillin425 Jan 201630 Sep 2027Manufacturing problem
Besifloxacin113 Oct 20262 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Betahistine43 Oct 20221 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Betamethasone1not givennot givenNot stated
Betamethasone1011 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Betamethasone28 Oct 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Bethanechol111 Dec 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Bezafibrate1not given31 Mar 2027Not stated
Bicalutamide114 Jan 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Bimatoprost11 Apr 2011not givenOther
Bisacodyl110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Bleomycin17 Sep 202731 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Bortezomib21 Dec 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Bosentan218 Nov 202430 Jun 2027Other
Brimonidine48 Sep 20265 Feb 2027Increased demand
Brivaracetam113 Oct 20264 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Bromazepam1not givennot givenNot stated
Bromfenac18 Jul 202525 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Bromocriptine18 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Budesonide314 Apr 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Bupivacaine831 Jan 201831 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Buprenorphine, Combinations4not given28 Feb 2027Not stated
Bupropion11 Feb 2019not givenActive ingredient shortage
Buserelin224 Oct 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Buspirone223 Jan 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Busulfan126 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Cabazitaxel220 Nov 2026not givenOther
Cabergoline11 Jan 2015not givenManufacturing problem
Calcitriol11 Jun 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Calcium Chloride113 Aug 202630 Aug 2027Manufacturing problem
Calcium Folinate226 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Calcium Gluconate11 Jan 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Canagliflozin510 Mar 202627 Nov 2026Increased demand
Candesartan2715 Sep 20166 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Candesartan and Diuretics118 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Captopril524 Sep 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Carbachol128 Sep 20261 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Carbamazepine222 Oct 201420 Nov 2026Other
Carbohydrates329 Jun 202615 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Carboplatin221 Oct 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Carvedilol79 Jan 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Caspofungin35 Nov 202630 Oct 2027Not stated
Cefaclor510 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Cefalexin212 Feb 202416 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Cefazolin22 Jun 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Cefepime123 Aug 2012not givenManufacturing problem
Cefprozil125 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Cefuroxime431 Mar 2020not givenOther
Celecoxib517 Feb 202113 Nov 2026Not stated
Cetirizine112 Apr 2023not givenOther
Chloramphenicol11 Jul 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Chloramphenicol215 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Chlordiazepoxide215 Aug 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Chlorhexidine110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Chlorhexidine, Combinations123 Sep 202613 Nov 2026Other
Chloroquine121 Nov 2019not givenActive ingredient shortage
Chlortalidone210 Mar 201731 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Choline Theophyllinate210 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Choriogonadotropin Alfa12 Sep 202430 Dec 2026Increased demand
Ciclopirox27 Apr 2017not givenOther
Ciclosporin18 Sep 20267 Dec 2026Increased demand
Ciclosporin110 Nov 202531 Mar 2028Manufacturing problem
Cilazapril226 Nov 2018not givenNot stated
Cimetidine423 Jan 2015not givenManufacturing problem
Cinacalcet719 Dec 202431 Dec 2027Manufacturing problem
Ciprofloxacin610 Mar 20171 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Citalopram1215 Jun 201712 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Clarithromycin38 Dec 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Clindamycin28 Oct 2025not givenNot stated
Clindamycin39 Nov 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Clobetasol420 Jan 20269 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Clonazepam711 Aug 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Clonidine410 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Clopidogrel217 Sep 2018not givenOther
Clotrimazole117 Jun 202627 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Cloxacillin310 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Codeine1not givennot givenNot stated
Codeine and Paracetamol231 Oct 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Codeine, Combinations excl. Psycholeptics51 Mar 2013not givenManufacturing problem
Colesevelam119 Oct 202611 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Colestipol217 Mar 20216 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Colestyramine115 Sep 20236 Jul 2027Manufacturing problem
Colistin22 Jan 202631 Mar 2027Other
Combinations48 Oct 202615 Mar 2027Distribution or logistics
Combinations311 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Combinations1not given31 Mar 2028Not stated
Combinations115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Combinations Of Different Antibiotics115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Conjugated Estrogens130 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Cromoglicic Acid110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Cromoglicic Acid110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Cyanocobalamin315 Sep 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Cyclopentolate115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Cyclophosphamide413 Feb 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Cytarabine23 Feb 202731 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Dabigatran Etexilate222 Oct 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Dacarbazine16 Jan 202731 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Daclatasvir2not givennot givenNot stated
Daclizumab1not givennot givenNot stated
Dantrolene220 Apr 202631 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Daptomycin323 Oct 202327 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Darunavir613 Oct 20264 Dec 2026Not stated
Dasatinib16 Jan 202221 Sep 2027Manufacturing problem
Deferasirox510 Mar 202612 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Deferoxamine16 Nov 202623 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Desonide120 Aug 202621 May 2027Active ingredient shortage
Desvenlafaxine43 Nov 202513 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Dexamethasone526 Nov 202531 May 2027Increased demand
Dexamethasone115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives34 Mar 202630 Sep 2027Manufacturing problem
Dexamethasone and Antiinfectives315 Apr 201610 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Dexrazoxane115 Dec 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Diazepam627 Feb 201230 Nov 2026Other
Diclofenac511 Nov 201930 Apr 2027Not stated
Diclofenac427 Mar 20234 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Diclofenac118 Apr 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Digoxin410 Mar 20171 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Diltiazem2310 Mar 201731 May 2027Manufacturing problem
Diphenhydramine311 Apr 201431 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Dipivefrine110 Mar 2017not givenOther
Disopyramide124 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Docetaxel329 Feb 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Docusate Sodium215 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Domperidone221 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Donepezil1328 Nov 201818 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Dorzolamide1not givennot givenNot stated
Doxazosin215 Sep 202612 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Doxepin310 Mar 201715 Nov 2026Other
Doxorubicin56 Jun 202431 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Doxycycline16 Oct 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Drospirenone and Ethinylestradiol18 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Duloxetine524 Jun 202620 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Dutasteride229 Sep 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Edoxaban115 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Efavirenz214 May 202513 Jul 2027Manufacturing problem
Electrolytes1not givennot givenNot stated
Electrolytes with Carbohydrates1not givennot givenNot stated
Eletriptan221 May 202629 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Disoproxil and Efavirenz37 Oct 20241 Jan 2028Manufacturing problem
Enfuvirtide1not givennot givenNot stated
Enoxaparin7not given30 Jun 2029Not stated
Entacapone128 Jul 202631 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Epinephrine122 May 202621 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Eplerenone215 Sep 202622 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Eribulin121 Aug 202531 Aug 2027Manufacturing problem
Erlotinib31 Dec 202030 Jun 2027Other
Ertapenem1not given18 Apr 2027Not stated
Erythromycin231 Dec 202630 Apr 2027Active ingredient shortage
Erythromycin329 Sep 201714 Dec 2026Increased demand
Erythropoietin11not given30 Apr 2027Not stated
Escitalopram417 Jun 20268 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Esomeprazole923 Apr 202527 Oct 2027Manufacturing problem
Estradiol71 Jul 201922 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Etanercept19 Nov 202612 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Etidronic Acid and Calcium, Sequential11 May 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Etoposide24 Sep 202628 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Everolimus410 Jan 202410 Aug 2027Manufacturing problem
Ezetimibe514 Jan 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Famciclovir41 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Famotidine410 Mar 201730 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Fampridine11 Sep 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Febuxostat126 Aug 20241 Jun 2027Increased demand
Felodipine31 Sep 202620 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Fentanyl11 Nov 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Fentanyl123 Oct 20261 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Finasteride313 Feb 202416 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Fingolimod34 Mar 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Flavoxate219 Mar 2008not givenManufacturing problem
Flecainide231 Oct 202530 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Fluconazole425 Sep 202613 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Flumetasone and Antibiotics112 Aug 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Fluocinolone Acetonide and Antiinfectives122 Dec 2025not givenActive ingredient shortage
Fluocinonide21 Jan 2014not givenOther
Fluorescein115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Fluorescein, Combinations215 Apr 2016not givenOther
Fluorometholone19 Sep 202611 Nov 2026Increased demand
Fluoxetine41 Aug 20244 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Flurazepam630 May 2012not givenOther
Folic Acid1not givennot givenNot stated
Framycetin223 Oct 2013not givenManufacturing problem
Framycetin211 Jun 2013not givenManufacturing problem
Furosemide91 Oct 2015not givenManufacturing problem
Gabapentin3211 Apr 201427 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Gadobenic Acid130 Sep 2025not givenOther
Gatifloxacin123 Jan 202630 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Gefitinib14 Apr 202531 Dec 2026Other
Gemcitabine323 Oct 202631 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Gentamicin215 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Glibenclamide125 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Gliclazide21 Nov 2024not givenIncreased demand
Glycerol Phenylbutyrate1not given30 Jun 2027Not stated
Glyceryl Trinitrate426 Aug 202630 Nov 2027Manufacturing problem
Glycine1not given30 Sep 2027Not stated
Gonadorelin128 Mar 2017not givenOther
Granisetron110 Jan 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Haloperidol610 Mar 201730 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Heparin112 Nov 202611 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Hydralazine121 Aug 2019not givenOther
Hydrochlorothiazide923 Oct 20146 Nov 2026Other
Hydrocortisone329 Feb 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Hydrocortisone411 Apr 201430 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Hydrocortisone and Antiinfectives115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Hydromorphone231 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Distribution or logistics
Hydroquinone11 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Hydroxychloroquine1not given31 Jul 2027Not stated
Hydroxyzine226 Mar 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Ibritumomab Tiuxetan (90Y)11 Dec 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Ibuprofen112 May 2021not givenManufacturing problem
Idarubicin330 Jun 202731 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Imatinib614 Nov 2021not givenManufacturing problem
Indapamide415 Sep 2016not givenOther
Indometacin410 Mar 201710 Jul 2027Manufacturing problem
Influenza, Live Attenuated128 Sep 202631 Mar 2027Other
Insulin (Human)1not given18 Sep 2027Not stated
Insulin (Human)1not given18 Apr 2027Not stated
Insulin Aspart23 Sep 2026not givenOther
Insulin Detemir1not givennot givenNot stated
Insulin Glargine131 Aug 2026not givenOther
Insulin Lispro114 Aug 2026not givenOther
Ioversol415 Jul 2022not givenOther
Ipratropium Bromide310 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Ipratropium Bromide125 Aug 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Irbesartan1317 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Irbesartan and Diuretics1817 Sep 201831 Dec 2027Manufacturing problem
Irinotecan128 Jan 202731 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Iron, Multivitamins and Minerals22 Dec 202431 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Itraconazole1not givennot givenNot stated
Ketorolac210 Mar 2017not givenOther
Ketorolac27 Oct 202529 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Ketotifen210 Mar 201730 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Ketotifen114 Jul 20261 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Labetalol38 Nov 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Lacosamide522 Sep 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Lamivudine and Abacavir129 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Lansoprazole83 Sep 202429 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Latanoprost38 May 202415 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Leflunomide113 Jul 202611 Dec 2026Increased demand
Lenalidomide228 Aug 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Letrozole115 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Leuprorelin230 Jun 2025not givenDistribution or logistics
Levetiracetam151 Apr 201818 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Levobunolol210 Mar 2017not givenOther
Levodopa and Decarboxylase Inhibitor628 Nov 201930 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Levofloxacin41 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol311 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Levonorgestrel and Ethinylestradiol111 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Levothyroxine Sodium126 Oct 20263 Nov 2026Increased demand
Lidocaine126 Feb 202715 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Lidocaine324 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Lidocaine121 Jun 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Lidocaine, Combinations314 May 202115 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Liraglutide1not given1 Jan 2027Not stated
Lisinopril612 Dec 20232 Dec 2026Active ingredient shortage
Lisinopril and Diuretics42 Sep 2023not givenOther
Lithium423 Oct 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Loperamide19 Oct 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Lopinavir and Ritonavir3not given3 Dec 2027Not stated
Lorazepam331 Dec 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Losartan1430 Apr 20181 Jan 2028Manufacturing problem
Losartan and Diuretics11 Nov 202621 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Lovastatin21 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Loxapine410 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Lurasidone11 Jul 202624 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Lurbinectedin11 Nov 2024not givenOther
Magnesium Sulfate112 Jun 2026not givenOther
Mannitol2not given29 Mar 2027Not stated
Mannitol215 May 202630 Nov 2026Other
Measles, Combinations with Mumps, Rubella and Varicella, Live Attenuated11 Dec 202615 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Medroxyprogesterone129 Sep 202627 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Mefenamic Acid16 Oct 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Meloxicam28 Jan 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Memantine325 May 202631 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Meningococcus A,C,Y,W-135, Tetravalent Purified Polysaccharides Antigen Conjugated1not givennot givenNot stated
Meropenem27 Jun 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Mesalazine3not given24 Sep 2027Not stated
Mesna115 Jun 2026not givenIncreased demand
Metformin524 Nov 2017not givenNot stated
Metformin and Canagliflozin2not givennot givenNot stated
Metformin and Dapagliflozin44 May 202618 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Metformin and Sitagliptin922 Jul 202520 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Methacholine130 Apr 2022not givenActive ingredient shortage
Methadone21 Nov 20186 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Methazolamide127 Oct 202620 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Methenamine127 Jan 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Methotrexate11 Dec 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Methotrexate52 Jun 2025not givenOther
Methyldopa (Levorotatory) and Diuretics210 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Methyldopa (Racemic)119 Oct 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Methylphenidate630 Jan 201815 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Methylprednisolone229 Feb 201630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Methylthioninium Chloride131 Mar 2018not givenOther
Metolazone226 Oct 202630 Jan 2028Not stated
Metoprolol47 Aug 2015not givenManufacturing problem
Micafungin215 Sep 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Mifepristone, Combinations128 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Milrinone122 Oct 2026not givenOther
Minocycline129 Sep 202620 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Minoxidil217 Jul 202629 Jan 2027Increased demand
Minoxidil111 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Mirtazapine229 May 20231 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Mitomycin11 May 2020not givenIncreased demand
Modafinil11 Apr 2017not givenDistribution or logistics
Mometasone1not given15 Jan 2027Not stated
Mometasone112 Feb 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Montelukast818 Apr 201930 Jun 2027Other
Morphine97 Jan 2021not givenNot stated
Moxifloxacin57 Aug 20255 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Moxifloxacin230 Nov 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Multienzymes (Lipase, Protease etc.)58 Jun 202630 Nov 2027Active ingredient shortage
Mycophenolic Acid55 Dec 202320 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Nadroparin729 Oct 2020not givenDistribution or logistics
Naloxone130 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Naphazoline115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Naproxen610 Mar 201729 Jan 2027Other
Nepafenac220 Jul 202630 Jun 2027Active ingredient shortage
Neratinib114 Jul 2026not givenDistribution or logistics
Nevirapine12 Feb 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Nifedipine410 Mar 201729 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Nilutamide118 Sep 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Nitisinone3not givennot givenNot stated
Nitrofurantoin121 Aug 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Norepinephrine12 May 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Norethisterone2not givennot givenNot stated
Norethisterone and Estrogen115 Jan 202728 Feb 2027Increased demand
Norethisterone and Ethinylestradiol46 Jun 202519 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Norfloxacin222 Dec 20158 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Norgestimate and Ethinylestradiol4not givennot givenNot stated
Nortriptyline115 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Nystatin224 Jun 202626 Mar 2027Active ingredient shortage
Nystatin13 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Octreotide317 Jun 202431 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Ofloxacin112 Aug 202530 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Olanzapine222 Jan 2027not givenManufacturing problem
Olmesartan Medoxomil37 May 202427 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Olmesartan Medoxomil and Diuretics715 Sep 202431 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Olopatadine51 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Omalizumab1not given30 Nov 2026Not stated
Omeprazole1314 Dec 201822 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Ondansetron1429 Feb 20168 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Opium Derivatives and Expectorants311 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Oseltamivir231 Dec 202530 Apr 2027Increased demand
Other Antibiotics for Topical Use111 Jun 2013not givenManufacturing problem
Oxaliplatin122 Apr 202622 Apr 2027Other
Oxaprozin123 Mar 2012not givenManufacturing problem
Oxazepam1027 Feb 2012not givenOther
Oxcarbazepine412 Oct 20186 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Oxybutynin110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Oxycodone16 Oct 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Oxycodone and Paracetamol118 Jun 202520 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Paclitaxel229 Sep 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Paliperidone24 Jan 20271 Nov 2027Manufacturing problem
Palonosetron123 Jun 2022not givenDistribution or logistics
Pamidronic Acid21 Jan 201330 Nov 2026Not stated
Pantoprazole131 Jan 202015 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Paracetamol1320 Jun 20205 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Paracetamol, Combinations excl. Psycholeptics127 Nov 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Paroxetine34 Feb 202618 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Pemetrexed41 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Pentobarbital11 Aug 20261 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Pentoxifylline130 Jun 202611 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Periciazine225 Sep 2021not givenOther
Perindopril29 Jun 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Perindopril and Diuretics413 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Pertuzumab and Trastuzumab1not given30 Nov 2026Not stated
Phenazopyridine19 Feb 2017not givenActive ingredient shortage
Phenylephrine317 Apr 202030 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Phenylephrine115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Phenylephrine, Combinations115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Phenytoin131 Mar 20261 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Pilocarpine315 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Pilocarpine116 Apr 2015not givenOther
Pindolol21 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Pindolol and Other Diuretics21 May 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Pioglitazone56 Jun 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Piperacillin and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor71 Oct 20146 Nov 2026Not stated
Pirfenidone623 May 202431 Mar 2027Not stated
Pizotifen22 Oct 202312 Dec 2026Other
Podophyllotoxin227 Sep 2019not givenDistribution or logistics
Polidocanol117 Feb 2020not givenOther
Polymyxin B117 Jan 2017not givenOther
Polystyrene Sulfonate316 Oct 202325 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Posaconazole1not given26 Mar 2027Not stated
Potassium Chloride220 Jul 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Potassium Chloride323 Oct 2014not givenOther
Potassium Citrate115 Jun 2025not givenOther
Pralsetinib1not givennot givenNot stated
Pravastatin1211 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Prazosin210 Jun 20264 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Prednisolone and Antiinfectives215 Apr 2016not givenNot stated
Pregabalin2517 May 201716 May 2028Manufacturing problem
Procainamide417 Sep 2013not givenManufacturing problem
Prochlorperazine122 Sep 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Profenamine15 Aug 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Progesterone316 Jun 202328 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Progestogens and Estrogens, Sequential Preparations3not givennot givenNot stated
Proguanil and Atovaquone14 Dec 20269 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Propofol28 Apr 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Propranolol810 Mar 201730 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Protirelin115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Proxymetacaine115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Quetiapine481 Apr 201726 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Quinapril89 Mar 2021not givenManufacturing problem
Quinapril and Diuretics31 Mar 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Quinine21 Apr 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Rabeprazole914 Nov 20215 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Raltitrexed17 Aug 202631 Dec 2028Manufacturing problem
Ramipril1215 Aug 201820 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Ramipril and Diuretics111 Mar 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Ranibizumab21 Jan 202630 Jun 2027Other
Ranitidine1610 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Ranolazine115 May 202615 Feb 2027Increased demand
Rasagiline331 Oct 202527 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Remifentanil222 Jan 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Repaglinide31 Nov 2021not givenManufacturing problem
Riluzole215 May 20269 Mar 2027Not stated
Risedronic Acid31 Aug 2018not givenOther
Risperidone2317 May 20171 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Ritonavir226 Oct 20264 Jun 2027Other
Rivaroxaban110 Jun 202530 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Rizatriptan828 Apr 201728 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Rocuronium Bromide112 Mar 202615 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Ropinirole322 Nov 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Rose Bengal Sodium115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Rosuvastatin91 Apr 201727 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Rupatadine215 Sep 202613 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Salbutamol610 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Saquinavir1not givennot givenNot stated
Saxagliptin127 Oct 20268 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Scopolamine116 Sep 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Selegiline120 Jan 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Selpercatinib222 Jul 2026not givenOther
Semaglutide82 Jun 2026not givenOther
Sertraline517 Mar 20175 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Sildenafil28 Nov 202629 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Simvastatin201 Apr 201729 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Sincalide130 Nov 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Sitagliptin1620 Mar 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Sodium Bicarbonate126 Jan 202730 Jul 2027Manufacturing problem
Sodium Chloride425 Jul 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Sodium Phosphate112 Jun 2026not givenOther
Solifenacin516 Oct 2023not givenManufacturing problem
Somatropin12 Sep 202612 Feb 2027Increased demand
Sotalol41 Dec 201931 Dec 2027Manufacturing problem
Stiripentol117 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Sufentanil125 Jun 20264 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Sulfacetamide115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim31 Feb 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Sumatriptan420 Jul 20269 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Sunitinib413 Apr 20265 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Tadalafil430 Nov 201729 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Tamoxifen27 Feb 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Tamsulosin218 Nov 202412 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Tapentadol15 Oct 202611 Nov 2026Distribution or logistics
Technetium (99mTc) Disofenin115 Sep 2026not givenActive ingredient shortage
Technetium (99mTc) Exametazime Labelled Cells115 May 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Technetium (99mTc) Gluceptate115 Aug 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid327 May 202615 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate224 Nov 202331 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Technetium (99mTc) Sestamibi115 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Technetium (99mTc) Stannous Agent Labelled Cells128 Oct 202616 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Telmisartan121 Nov 2024not givenOther
Telmisartan and Amlodipine523 Feb 20221 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Telmisartan and Diuretics622 May 201727 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Temazepam18 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Temozolomide914 Jan 20221 Jan 2028Other
Tenapanor131 Mar 2026not givenOther
Tenofovir Disoproxil25 May 202512 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Tenofovir Disoproxil and Emtricitabine320 Jan 202520 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Terazosin4not givennot givenNot stated
Terbinafine715 Sep 201615 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Teriflunomide328 Jun 202430 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Teriparatide111 Aug 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Tesamorelin1not givennot givenNot stated
Testosterone327 Aug 202613 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Tetracosactide128 Feb 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Tetracycline115 May 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Tezepelumab1not given30 Nov 2026Not stated
Thallium (201Tl) Chloride17 Oct 2022not givenOther
Theophylline211 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Thiamazole310 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Thiamine (Vit B1)120 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Increased demand
Tiaprofenic Acid210 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Ticlopidine128 Feb 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Tigecycline1not givennot givenNot stated
Timolol615 Apr 201630 Jul 2027Manufacturing problem
Timolol, Combinations927 Aug 20211 Jan 2028Manufacturing problem
Tiotropium Bromide23 Feb 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Tirzepatide622 Jan 2025not givenOther
Tizanidine13 Oct 2012not givenOther
Tobramycin110 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Tobramycin321 Sep 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Tocilizumab21 Oct 2026not givenIncreased demand
Tolterodine74 Oct 202331 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Topiramate112 May 20189 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Topotecan18 Jan 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Tramadol and Paracetamol17 Jul 2019not givenOther
Trandolapril71 Jun 20265 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Tranexamic Acid520 Apr 202030 Nov 2026Increased demand
Travoprost59 Dec 201930 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Trazodone18 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Tretinoin2not given15 Feb 2027Not stated
Triamcinolone416 Apr 202531 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Triamcinolone115 Jan 2027not givenActive ingredient shortage
Trifluoperazine515 Mar 2019not givenManufacturing problem
Trihexyphenidyl16 Oct 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Trimebutine115 Sep 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Tropicamide115 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Trospium123 Dec 202422 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Tryptophan17 Aug 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Ursodeoxycholic Acid212 Jul 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Vaginal Ring with Progestogen and Estrogen11 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Valaciclovir515 Dec 201612 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Valganciclovir214 Nov 201628 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Valproic Acid326 Jan 20221 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Valsartan and Diuretics526 Aug 202416 Nov 2026Increased demand
Vancomycin46 Sep 201731 Jan 2027Increased demand
Vardenafil21 Jun 202624 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Varenicline321 Oct 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Vemurafenib130 Oct 2026not givenOther
Venlafaxine1126 Jul 202231 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Verapamil619 Mar 201422 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Verteporfin115 May 202531 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Voriconazole130 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Warfarin128 May 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Yohimbine1not givennot givenNot stated
Zidovudine and Lamivudine22 Oct 2026not givenNot stated
Ziprasidone33 Jun 20265 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Zoledronic Acid227 May 202515 Dec 2026Not stated
Zolmitriptan1314 Oct 20168 Sep 2028Manufacturing problem
Zolpidem130 Jun 202620 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Zopiclone420 Jun 2017not givenOther
naproxen and esomeprazole34 Mar 202623 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
norgestimate and ethinylestradiol25 May 2026not givenManufacturing problem