CA ATC N02AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Morphine shortage in Canada
Is there a Morphine shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Morphine products are reported short in Canada, the first since 7 Jan 2021. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | STATEX-SUPPOSITORIES 10MG (Box of 10) | PALADIN LABS INC | 7 Jan 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | STATEX SUPPOSITORIES 30MG (Box of 10) | PALADIN LABS INC | 31 Aug 2021 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | STATEX TABLET 25MG (100 tabs) | PALADIN LABS INC. | 1 Apr 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | M-EDIAT (bottle of 50 capsules and blister pack of 20 capsules) discontinuation | ETHYPHARM INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | M-EDIAT (bottle of 50 capsules and blister pack of 20 capsules) discontinuation | ETHYPHARM INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | M-EDIAT (bottle of 50 capsules and blister pack of 20 capsules) discontinuation | ETHYPHARM INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | M-EDIAT (bottle of 50 capsules and blister pack of 20 capsules) discontinuation | ETHYPHARM INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | MORPHINE SR (100) discontinuation | SANIS HEALTH INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | MORPHINE SR (100) discontinuation | SANIS HEALTH 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.