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CA ATC N02AJ06 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Codeine and Paracetamol shortage in Canada
Is there a Codeine and Paracetamol shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Codeine and Paracetamol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 31 Oct 2018. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Ireland, Czechia, Norway. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TRIATEC-8 (30 & 100 & 200) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 31 Oct 2018 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ATASOL 15 (100) discontinuation | CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP | not given | not given | Not stated |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.