shortagewatch

Home / Sensory organs / Ketorolac

ATC S01BC05 · Antiinflammatory Agents, Non-Steroids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Ketorolac shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Ketorolac has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Is there a Ketorolac shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ketorolac is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 29 Jan 2027 (Canada).

Countries1/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since7 Oct 202513 months ago
Earliest return29 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Canada
20262027KETOROLAC (10ML)KETOROLAC (10ML)KETOROLAC (5ML)KETOROLAC (5ML)today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
AA Pharma2

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01BC · Antiinflammatory Agents, Non-Steroids
Diclofenac8/16Bromfenac3/16Indometacin1/16Ketorolac1/16Nepafenac1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAKETOROLAC (10ML)AA PHARMA INC7 Oct 202529 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAKETOROLAC (5ML)AA PHARMA INC30 Dec 202529 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Ketorolac shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Ketorolac is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 29 Jan 2027 (Canada).

When will Ketorolac be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 29 Jan 2027 in Canada; Canada: 29 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Ketorolac in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Ketorolac shortages?

AA Pharma.