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CA ATC R03AL02 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide shortage in Canada

Is there a Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Salbutamol and Ipratropium Bromide product is reported short in Canada, the first since 10 Mar 2017. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Sweden, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-SALVENT-IPRAVENT STERULES (5 ML)APOTEX INC10 Mar 2017not 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.