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CA ATC S01BC11 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Bromfenac shortage in Canada

Is there a Bromfenac shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Bromfenac product is reported short in Canada, the first since 8 Jul 2025. The company estimate for the return is 25 Jun 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in France, Norway. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-BROMFENAC (3 ML)APOTEX INC8 Jul 202525 Jun 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

Source

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