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ATC R05DA04 · Opium Alkaloids and Derivatives
Codeine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Codeine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 15 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Countries1/15
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since–
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group R05DA · Opium Alkaloids and DerivativesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CODEINE 30 (100) discontinuation | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC. | not given | not given | Not stated |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.