CA ATC N05AN01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Lithium shortage in Canada
Is there a Lithium shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Lithium products are reported short in Canada, the first since 23 Oct 2023. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in France, Austria. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | PMS-LITHIUM CARBONATE - CAP 300MG (100) | PHARMASCIENCE INC | 23 Oct 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | LITHANE (100) | SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC | 13 May 2024 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | LITHANE (1000) | SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC | 2 Jul 2024 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | APO-LITHIUM CARBONATE (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 4 Feb 2025 | 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.