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CA ATC M02AA15 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Diclofenac shortage in Canada

Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Diclofenac product is reported short in Canada, the first since 18 Apr 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Czechia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAPMS-DICLOFENAC (60)PHARMASCIENCE INC18 Apr 2024not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of 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.