CA ATC C08DA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Verapamil shortage in Canada
Is there a Verapamil shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Verapamil products are reported short in Canada, the first since 19 Mar 2014. The company estimate for the return is 22 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States, Austria, Czechia, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-VERAP SR (100 BTL and 500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 19 Mar 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-VERAP SR (100 BTL and 500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 17 Apr 2015 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-VERAP SR (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 17 Apr 2015 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | RIVA-VERAPAMIL SR (100) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 20 Oct 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ISOPTIN SR (100 BT) | BGP PHARMA ULC | 24 Jan 2020 | 22 Dec 2026 | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | ISOPTIN SR (100BT) | BGP PHARMA ULC | 10 Aug 2020 | 22 Dec 2026 | 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.