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CA ATC N06AB05 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Paroxetine shortage in Canada
Is there a Paroxetine shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Paroxetine products are reported short in Canada, the first since 4 Feb 2026. The company estimate for the return is 18 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TEVA-PAROXETINE (100) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 4 Feb 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | PAXIL TAB 20MG (100s) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC | 30 Apr 2026 | 18 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | PAXIL CR (30s) | GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC | 24 Jul 2026 | 18 Dec 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.