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CA ATC N06AB06 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Sertraline shortage in Canada
Is there a Sertraline shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Sertraline products are reported short in Canada, the first since 17 Mar 2017. The company estimate for the return is 5 Jan 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | ACT SERTRALINE (100) | ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY | 17 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SERTRALINE (100) | SANIS HEALTH INC | 25 May 2026 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | ZOLOFT (1x100 BTL) | BGP PHARMA ULC | 25 Sep 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ZOLOFT (1x100 BTL) | BGP PHARMA ULC | 9 Oct 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ZOLOFT (1x100 BTL) anticipated | BGP PHARMA ULC | 1 Dec 2026 | 5 Jan 2027 | 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.