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CA ATC N01AX10 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Propofol shortage in Canada

Is there a Propofol shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Propofol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 8 Apr 2020. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, Italy, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATEVA-PROPOFOL (20, 50, & 100ml vial)TEVA CANADA LIMITED8 Apr 2020not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-PROPOFOL (25 x 20ML)TEVA CANADA LIMITED29 Jul 2020not 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.