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CA ATC S01GA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Naphazoline shortage in Canada

Is there a Naphazoline shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Naphazoline product is reported short in Canada, the first since 15 Apr 2016. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Ireland. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAODAN-NAPHAZOLINE (15 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing 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.