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CA ATC M01AB05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Diclofenac shortage in Canada
Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Diclofenac products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Nov 2019. The company estimate for the return is 31 Dec 2026 (latest 30 Apr 2027). Main reason: not stated.
Also short in France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-DICLO RAPIDE 50 MG TABLETS (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 11 Nov 2019 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-DICLO RAPIDE 50 MG TABLETS (100 BTL) discontinuation | APOTEX INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | SANDOZ DICLOFENAC RAPIDE (100SCT) discontinuation | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | VOLTAREN RAPIDE (1 bottle of 100) discontinuation | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC | not given | 30 Apr 2027 | Not stated |
| CA | VOLTAREN (1 box of 30) discontinuation | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC | not given | 31 Dec 2026 | 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.