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CA ATC R03DA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Theophylline shortage in Canada
Is there a Theophylline shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Theophylline products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Apr 2014. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Spain, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | PULMOPHYLLINE ELX (1) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | UNIPHYL (50) discontinuation | ELVIUM LIFE SCIENCES | not given | not given | Not stated |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.