CA ATC M01AE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ibuprofen shortage in Canada
Is there an Ibuprofen shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Ibuprofen product is reported short in Canada, the first since 12 May 2021. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | EXTRA STRENGTH IBUPROFEN LIQUID GEL CAPSULES (50 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 12 May 2021 | not given | 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.