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CA ATC C07AB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Metoprolol shortage in Canada
Is there a Metoprolol shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Metoprolol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 7 Aug 2015. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Germany, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-METOPROLOL SR (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 7 Aug 2015 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | METOPROLOL (100) | SANIS HEALTH INC | 3 Sep 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | METOPROLOL (100) | SANIS HEALTH INC | 12 Jun 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-METOPROLOL (100 BTL) discontinuation | APOTEX INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.