Guide

Drug shortages in Canada: check a product and its supply status

Access official Health Canada shortages and discontinuations and use the Drug Product Database to verify a DIN or medicine.

Atlas groups the two useful steps here: identify the exact product with Health Canada's Drug Product Database (DPD), then consult the official shortage and discontinuation service.

Supply

Health product shortages

Check current or anticipated shortages and reported discontinuations in Health Canada's official service.

DIN

Identify the medicine

Search by DIN, brand or product in the Drug Product Database before checking its supply status.

Health Canada

Shortage information

Read official explanations, manufacturer responsibilities and information for the public.

Important: Atlas never recommends a replacement medicine. A reported shortage does not necessarily mean your pharmacy has no stock. Do not stop or change a treatment based on this page; speak with a pharmacist or your health-care professional.

Why use the DIN?

Medicines with similar names can differ by strength, dosage form or manufacturer. The DIN identifies the exact authorized product before you check a shortage.

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Sources: Health Canada — Health Product Shortages Canada and the Drug Product Database. Atlas provides convenient access and no therapeutic substitution advice.

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