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CA ATC R05DA20 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Combinations shortage in Canada

Is there a Combinations shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Combinations products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Apr 2014. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAPULMORPHAN PEDIATRIQUE (175 ml)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATUSSODAN DM SYRUP (250 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CACOPHYLAC (15ml)BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.11 Feb 2020not givenActive ingredient shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient

Source

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