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CA ATC R03AC02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Salbutamol shortage in Canada
Is there a Salbutamol shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Salbutamol products are reported short in Canada, the first since 10 Mar 2017. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Norway, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-SALVENT 5MG/ML (10ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SALVENT AEM 100MCG (INHALER 15) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SALVENT STERULES (2.5 ml) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SALVENT STERULES (2.5 ml) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SALVENT STERULES (5 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SALBUTAMOL HFA (200 MD) | APOTEX INC | 16 Jun 2026 | not given | 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.