CA ATC N02AA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Oxycodone shortage in Canada
Is there an Oxycodone shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Oxycodone product is reported short in Canada, the first since 6 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-OXYCODONE CR (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 6 Oct 2026 | 6 Nov 2026 | 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.