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CA ATC S01BC03 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Diclofenac shortage in Canada
Is there a Diclofenac shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Diclofenac products are reported short in Canada, the first since 27 Mar 2023. The company estimate for the return is 4 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Spain, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | MINT-DICLOFENAC (10 ml bottle) | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 27 Mar 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | MINT-DICLOFENAC (5 ml bottle) | MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 27 Mar 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-DICLOFENAC OPHTHALMIC (5 ML) | APOTEX INC | 11 Jul 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | JAMP DICLOFENAC (5 mL) | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | 12 Mar 2026 | 4 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing 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.