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CA ATC N03AF01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Carbamazepine shortage in Canada

Is there a Carbamazepine shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Carbamazepine products are reported short in Canada, the first since 22 Oct 2014. The company estimate for the return is 20 Nov 2026. Main reason: other.

Also short in United States, Germany, Italy, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAMAZEPINE (100)BIOMED PHARMA22 Oct 2014not givenOther
Other (Please describe in comments)
CATEGRETOL SUSPENSION (1 bottle of 450 mL)NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC25 Sep 202620 Nov 2026Increased demand
Demand increase for 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.