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CA ATC C07AA05 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Propranolol shortage in Canada

Is there a Propranolol shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 8 Propranolol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 10 Mar 2017. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in United States, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO PROPRANOLOL TAB 10MG (100 BTL & 1000 BTL)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO PROPRANOLOL TAB 120MG (100 BTL)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAAPO PROPRANOLOL TAB 80MG (100 BTL & 1000 BTL)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAINDERAL-LA (100's)PFIZER CANADA ULC21 Feb 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAINDERAL-LA (100's)PFIZER CANADA ULC21 Feb 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAINDERAL-LA (100's)PFIZER CANADA ULC24 Feb 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAINDERAL-LA (100's)PFIZER CANADA ULC24 Feb 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-PROPRANOLOL (100)TEVA CANADA LIMITED29 Oct 202630 Nov 2026Manufacturing 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.