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Welcome to RPPEO's Drug Availability Database, a one stop site for information on drug availability for Ontario Paramedicine.

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The Drug Availability Database is maintained by the Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) on a publicly accessible site, with data manually entered on a weekly basis, primarily from Health Canada's Drug Product Database, Drug Shortages Canada, and the Government of Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts. Secondary sources include ad hoc updates on drug availability, expiry date extensions, recall notices, etc. from paramedic services, pharmaceutical suppliers, and manufacturers. We welcome drug availability information from users of the Drug Availability Database; please email information to RPPEO-Quality@toh.ca

Using the Drug Availability Database

  • Drugs are listed in alphabetical order of active ingredient, then manufacturer and trade name. Included in the Drug (Active Ingredient) column is the ATC code, and the Equipment Standards (v3.7 01Feb2023) requirements.
  • The drug Status is current to the last modified date/time shown directly under the title of this page, according to the legend below. The last two columns, Notes and JIRA, are only completed if applicable; the former containing relevant information, while the later contains restricted-access organisationorganization-specific case management links. 
  • Certain drugs are optional, used for research, expected soon, or not included in either the equipment standards or the ALS PCS, these are indicated in magenta text.
  • If the drug preparation used within your Paramedic Service is not included in the Drug Availability Database, please email the particulars to RPPEO-Quality@toh.ca and we will add these.
  • Drug presentations carried by paramedic services within the RPPEO region are indicated in the RPPEO column
  • For technical issues please email RPPEOBHITS@rppeo.ca 

Drug Status Legend

StatusMeaning
AvailableNo Drug Shortage report and no Paramedic Services reporting supply issues
AvailableNo Drug Shortage reported and no Paramedic Services reporting supply issues, but there is information to consider
Supplier IssueNo Drug Shortage report, but Paramedic Services reporting supply issues
Anticipated ShortageAnticipated Drug Shortage reported
ShortageDrug Shortage reported

Discontinued
(date)

Drug has been discontinued but supply is potentially still in use until date indicated.
Will be removed from list after stated date.

(T3)

May be combined with Anticipated ShortageShortage, or Discontinuation.
Represents the potential for highest impact on Canada's healthcare

Drug Availability Database

Drug (Active Ingredient)ManufacturerTrade NameDINPresentationStatusNotesRPPEOJIRA

Acetaminophen

N02BE01

All units
Min: 1920 mg
Std: 960 - 1000 mg/dose

Checked 13-Mar-2024

ApotexAcetaminophen Tablets USP02362244500 mg tabletAvailable
Y
ApotexAcetaminophen Tablets USP02362422325 mg tabletAvailable


ApotexAPO-Acetaminophen00544981325 mg tablet
ShortageEstimated end 11-Nov-2025
Available


ApotexApo-Acetaminophen caplets extra strength02229977500 mg tablet
Available
ShortageEstimated end 31-Oct-2025Y
ApotexApo-Acetaminophen extra strength00545007500 mg tabletAvailable
Y
Apotex / CareRxApo-Acetaminophen caplets02229873325 mg tabletShortageEstimated end 31-Oct-2025Y
Cellchem PharmaceuticalsAcetaminophen Tablets Extra Strength02252813500 mg tabletAvailable


Cellchem PharmaceuticalsAcetaminophen Tablets Regular Strength02252805325 mg tabletAvailable


JAMP PharmaJAMP Acetaminophen 32501938088325 mg tabletAvailable
JAMP PharmaJAMP Acetaminophen 50001939122500 mg tablet

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/jamp-acetaminophen-tablet-overweight-underweight-tablets?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

Recall for lot numbers: EG22AMP013, EG22AMP014, EG22AMP015

Available



JAMP PharmaJAMP Acetaminophen
Blazon
500
02355299
01939122500 mg tablet
ShortageDormant until 31-Dec-2023Laboratoire RivaAcetaminophene Blason Shield02362201
Available

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/jamp-acetaminophen-tablet-overweight-underweight-tablets?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23

Recall for lot numbers: EG22AMQ034, EG22AMQ035, EG22AMQ036, EG22AMQ042



JAMP PharmaJAMP Acetaminophen Blazon 50002355299500 mg tabletShortageDormant until 31-Dec-2023

Laboratoire RivaAcetaminophene Blason Shield02362201500
500
mg tabletShortageDormant, TBD

Laboratoire RivaAcetaminophene caplet02362228500 mg tabletAvailable
Y
Laboratoire RivaAcetaminophene comprime tablet02022222500 mg tabletShortageDormant, TBD

Laboratoire RivaAcetaminophene comprime tablet02022214325 mg tabletAvailable


Laboratories TrianonAcetaminophen Tab USP00789798500 mg tabletAvailable


Laboratories TrianonAcetaminophen Tab USP00789801325 mg tabletAvailable


McNeil Consumer HealthcareTylenol extra strength00559407500 mg tabletAvailable


McNeil Consumer HealthcareTylenol rapid release00863270500 mg tabletAvailable


McNeil Consumer HealthcareTylenol regular strength00559393325 mg tabletAvailable


TevaNovo-Gesic00389218325 mg tabletAvailable


TevaNovo-Gesic Forte00482323500 mg tabletAvailable


Vita Health ProductsAcetaminophen Tablets00605751325 mg tabletAvailable


Vita Health ProductsExtra strength acetaminophen02285797500 mg tabletAvailable


Vita Health ProductsExtra strength acetaminophen tablets00605778500 mg tabletAvailable


Zee MedicalPainaid Free Acetaminophen Tablets02144514500 mg tabletAvailable


Adenosine

C01EB10

ACP units
Min: 36 mg
Std: 6 and/or 12 mg preparations

Checked 13-Mar-2024

Fresenius KabiAdenosine Injection022676593 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable
Y
Fresenius KabiAdenosine Injection024574746 mg in 2 ml prefilled syringeAvailable
Y
Fresenius KabiAdenosine Injection0245748212 mg in 4 ml prefilled syringeShortage

Estimated end 15-May-2024

Adenosine Injection 3 mg/mL Prefilled syringe

2 mL will be available for substitution.

Y
Available

Amiodarone

C01BD01

ACP units if not carrying lidocaine injection
Min: 600 mg
Std: n/a

Fresenius

Checked 13-Mar-2024

Fresenius KabiAmiodarone hydrochloride injection0224524850 mg/ml in 3 ml vial
Available
Anticipated ShortageEstimated end 24-Aug-2024Y
JAMP PharmaAmiodarone hydrochloride injection0242322750 mg/ml in 3 ml vialShortageEstimated end
31
12-
Dec
Mar-
2023
2024  
SandozAmiodarone hydrochloride injection0224232550 mg/ml in 3 ml vialAvailable
Y
50 mg/ml x 9 ml vialAvailable


Antibiotic eye drops

S01HA03

Chem-Ex Auxiliary

Checked 13-Mar-2024

Bausch & LombMinims Tetracaine Hydrochloride021485280.5% in 5 mlAvailable
Y

Antibiotic ointment

D06AX30 

Special Event Auxiliary

Checked 13-Mar-2024

Johnson & JohnsonPolysporin Antibiotic Cream
02230844 
0223084415 g or 30 g tubeAvailable


Johnson & JohnsonPolysporin Antibiotic Ointment
02237227 
0223722715 g or 30 g tubeAvailable
Y
Johnson & JohnsonPolysporin Complete
02240568 
0224056815 g or 30 g tubeAvailable


Johnson & JohnsonPolysporin Triple Antibiotic Ointment
02237226 
0223722615 g or 30 g tubeAvailable


ASA (Acetylsalicylic acid)

B01AC06
N02BA01

All units
Min: 6 tablets
Std: 80 or 81 mg tablets

Checked 13-Mar-2024

Altamed PharmaASA0249711580 mg chewable tabletAvailable


BayerAspirin 81 mg quick chews0228997081 mg chewable tabletAvailable


Biomed PharmaBIO-ASA0251568780 mg chewable tablet
ShortageDormant, TBDY
Available

CareRxASA chewunknown80 mg

Y
JAMP PharmaJAMP-ASA Chew0226913980 mg chewable tabletAvailable


Y
Laboratoire RivaRIVASA Croquable - Tab0220235280 mg chewable tabletAvailable


Mantra PharmaM-ASA Croquable0242995080 mg chewable tabletAvailable


Odan LaboratoriesASATAB Chewable Tablets0228016780 mg chewable tabletAvailable
Y
PendopharmEntrophen Chewable0224397481 mg chewable tabletAvailable


PharmascienceASA daily low dose0239479081 mg chewable tabletAvailable


PharmascienceASAPHEN0200901380 mg chewable tabletAvailable
Pro Doc
Drug Shortage Report for ASAPHENY
Pro DocPRO-AAS (Croquable)0231151880 mg chewable tabletAvailable

Drug Shortage Report for PRO-AAS - 80 (CROQUABLE)



Atropine

A03BA01 

ACP units
Min: 2 mg
Std: n/a

Checked 13-Mar-2024

Hikma / TeligentAtropine Injection BP024321880.4 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
Hikma / TeligentAtropine Injection BP024321960.6 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
Labortoire AguettantAtropine Sulfate Injection024262771 mg in 5 ml prefilled syringeAvailable
Y
PfizerAtropine Sulfate Injection USP Abboject LifeShield 003281541 mg in 10 ml prefilled syringe
AvailableAtropine Sulfate Injection USP LifeShield1 mg in 10 ml prefilled syringeAvailable
Discontinued (18-Aug-2025)

Drug Shortage Report for ATROPINE SULFATE INJECTION USP

Estimated discontinuation 18-Aug-2025

Recall notice: 20 Sep 2023

ATROPINE SULFATE INJECTION USP: Affected lot may contain the presence of glass particulate.

Y
SandozAtropine Sulfate Injection USP003926930.6 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
SandozAtropine Sulfate Injection USP
00392693
003927820.6 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


Buprenorphine/Naloxone 

N07BC51

Optional

IndiviorSuboxone022957098 mg/2 mg SL tabletAvailable


IndiviorSuboxone025023488 mg/2 mg soluble filmAvailable


PharmasciencePMS-Buprenorphine-Naloxone 024248788 mg/2 mg SL tabletAvailable


TevaTeva-Buprenorphine/Naloxone 024539168 mg/2 mg SL tablet
Available
ShortageEstimated end 31-Jan-2026

Calcium Gluconate

B05BB01 

ACP units
Min: 4 g
Std: 10% (1g/10 ml)

Fresenius KabiCalcium Gluconate USP 10%02141019100 mg/ml in 10 ml vialAvailable
Y

Dexamethasone

H02AB02

All units
Min: 16 mg
Std: n/a

Omega LaboratoriesDexamethasone Omega Unidose0238774310 mg/ml x 1 ml vialAvailable Y 
Omega LaboratoriesDexamethasone-Omega022042664 mg/ml x 5 ml vial
ShortageEstimated end 15-Nov-2024
Available


Omega LaboratoriesDexamethasone-Omega0220427410 mg/ml x 1 ml vialAnticipated Shortage

Estimated end 13-Oct-2023

Some product still available with CPDN

SandozDexamethasone Sodium




SandozDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Inj USP006642274 mg/ml x 5 ml vialAvailable
Y
SandozDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Inj USP0087458210 mg/ml x 1 mlAvailable
 

Y 

Dextrose 

B05BA03

ACP/PCP (AIV) units
Min: 4
Std: 10% (10 g/100 ml) OR 50% (25 g/50 ml)

Alternative names:

  • 10% = D10 or 100 mg/ml
  • 50% = D50 or 500 mg/ml
B Braun10% Dextrose Injection USP01924427(100 mg/ml) 10% in 500 ml IV bagAvailable
Y
(100 mg/ml) 10% in 250 ml IV bagAvailable
Y
Baxter10% Dextrose Injection, USP00060364(100 mg/ml) 10% in 500 ml IV bag
AvailableICU MedicalDextrose Injection USP00037974(500 mg/ml) 50% in 50 ml
Available


Omega LaboratoriesDextrose Injection02517132(500 mg/ml) 50% in 50 ml vialShortage
(T3)

Estimated end

20

, 31-Oct-

2023On allocation and is available to contract customers at 50% allocation rate

2025

Some product available at CPDN.

We have released a batch, but the product is still subject to allocation.



PfizerDextrose Injection USP02468514(500 mg/ml) 50% in 50 ml vialShortage

Estimated end, TBD

 

Affected lot number: LH2756 & LY3589

EPINEPHRINE, SODIUM BICARBONATE & DEXTROSE USP INJECTIONS : Possible microbiological contamination. - Canada.ca

  
ANSYR syringe(500 mg/ml) 50% in 50 ml prefilled syringe
Shortage
Available

Lifeshield syringe discontinued, ANSYR syringe remains available

 

Estimated end TBD

On allocation
 
LifeShield syringe(500 mg/ml) 50% in 50 ml prefilled syringe
Shortage
Discontinued (18-Aug-2025)ANSYR syringe remains available  
Estimated end , TBD
 

Diazepam

N05BA01

Chem-Ex Auxiliary
Not in equipment standards

SandozDiazepam injection USP003997285 mg/ml in 2 ml ampoulesAvailable


DimenhyDRINATE

R06AA11

All units
Min: 100
Std: n/a

Church & DwightGravol IM0001357950 mg/ml in ampoule
Shortage

Estimated end unknown


Y
Available

HikmaDimenhyDRINATE Injection USP0242895450 mg/ml x 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
SandozDimenhyDRINATE Injection USP0039253750 mg/ml x 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y

DiphenhydrAMINE
(injection)

R06AA02

All units
Min: 100 mg
Std: n/a

Fresenius KabiDiphenhydrAMINE Hydrochloride Injection0236956750 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Y
Omega LaboratoriesDiphenist0221933650 mg/ml in 1 ml vial
AvailableSandoz
Avoided Shortage

Estimated end 30-Sept-2025

They are currently collaborating with Health Canada's Drug Shortages Unit to mitigate any market impact.

Y
SandozDiphenhydrAMINE Hydrochloride Injection USP0059661250 mg/ml in 1 ml   
ShortageEstimated end  22 Sep 2023
Available
Y 

DiphenhydrAMINE
(oral)

R06AA02

Special Event Auxiliary

JAMP PharmaJAMP DiphenhydrAMINE02257548 25 mg tabletAvailable



JAMP PharmaJAMP DiphenhydrAMINE0225755650 mg tabletAvailable



Laboratoire LalcoDormiphen extra-forte comprime02237789 50 mg tabletAvailable



McNeil Consumer HealthcareExtra strength Benadryl allergy02470144 50 mg tabletAvailable



McNeil  / Johnson & JohnsonBenadryl allergy02017849 25 mg tabletAvailable

Y


Paladin LabsUnisom01946986 50 mg tabletAvailable



Tanta PharmaceuticalsAllergy formula extra strength02532484 50 mg tabletAvailable



TevaAllernix02097583 25 mg tablet
Available
DiscontinuedDiscontinued 2019-07-31 due to business reasons 



TevaAllernix extra strength02097575 50 mg tablet
Available
DiscontinuedDiscontinued 2019-07-31 due to business reasons



Vita Health ProductsAllergy formula02229492 25 mg tabletAvailable



Vita Health ProductsAllergy formula extra strength02490943 50 mg tabletAvailable



Dopamine

C01CA04

ACP units
Min: 2 bags
Std: 200 mg/250 ml OR
200 mg/5 ml

BaxterDopamine HCL 0.8mg/ml Dextrose 5% Inj USP007618500.8 mg/ml in 250 ml solutionAvailable

Y

CMP-32879

EPINEPHrine 1:1,000 (1 mg/ml)

C01CA24 

All units
Min: 10 mg
Std: n/a

HikmaEPINEPHrine Injection USP024358101 mg/ml in 1 ml ampoule
 Shortage
Available

On allocation

Est End: Feb 1 2024


Y
PfizerEPINEPHrine Injection USP007218911 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Searchlight Pharma

Drug Shortage Report for EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP


Y
Searchlight PharmaAdrenalin001553571 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


1 mg/ml in 30 ml vialAvailable
Y

EPINEPHrine 1:10,000 (0.1 mg/ml)

C01CA24 

ACP units
Min: 10 mg
Std: n/a

Laboratoire AguettantEPINEPHrine Injection 025211481 mg in 10 ml prefilled syringe
Available
ShortageEstimated end Sep-09-2024

PfizerEPINEPHrine Injection USP, LifeShield007108141 mg in 10 ml prefilled syringe
Discontinued (18-Aug-2025)

Drug Shortage Report for EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP

Affected lot number: LR4585, LN2814, LN2813 & LX1239

EPINEPHRINE, SODIUM BICARBONATE & DEXTROSE USP INJECTIONS : Possible microbiological contamination. - Canada.ca

Y

CMP-35519

Available

Fentanyl

N01AH01
N02AB03 

Optional
Min: 400 mcg
Std: n/a

Fresenius KabiFentanyl Citrate Injection, USP02501554
50  JAMP Pharma
50 mcg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable


HikmaFentanyl Citrate Injection USP0238540650  mcg/ml in 2 ml vial
Available
ShortageEstimated end, TBDY
JAMP Pharma
Fentanyl Citrate Injection0250696350  mcg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable


SandozFentanyl Citrate Injection USP0224043450  mcg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable
Y
SandozFentanyl Citrate Injection USP0238412450  mcg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable
Y
SterimaxFentanyl Injection BP02496143
50 
50 mcg/ml in 2 ml ampoule
Available
ShortageEstimated end 18-Aug-2025

Glucagon

H04AA01

All units
Min: 2 mg
Std: n/a

Eli Lilly
Expected drug

Amphastar PharmaceuticalsGlucagon InjectionUS FDA 0548-5850-00 1 mg as powder for reconstitution

 Unknown

US product that may be imported until 31 Dec 2024


CMP-34086

Amphastar PharmaceuticalsBAQSIMI024924153 mg powder in nasal dosing device

Available

 
Change in packaging site


CMP-34086

Eli LillyGlucagon022432971 mg as powder for reconstitution

Discontinued (T3)

Remaining supply 05 Oct 2023

Last supplies have been delivered. 

Y

CMP-34086

Novo NordiskGlucagen023336191 mg as powder for reconstitution

Discontinued

Remaining supply
01
29-Feb-2024


CMP-34086

Novo NordiskGlucagen Hypokit023336271 mg as powder for reconstitution

Discontinued

(T3


Remaining supply

01 Feb 2024

29-Feb-2024

See Report ID: 198052. The product will be discontinued with a stock depletion date of February 29, 2024.

Y

CMP-34086

Glucose (oral)

All units
Min: 2
Std: 15 g/dose as paste, tables, or other formulation 

Not considered a drug by Health Canada

Glycopyrrolate

A03AB02 

Palliative 
Not listed in Equipment Standards

JAMP PharmaGlycopyrrolate Injection USP025137490.2 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable


Omega LaboratoriesGlycopyrrolate injection023828570.2 mg/ml in 1 ml vial
Shortage

Estimated end 31-Oct-2025

Available



0.2 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable
Y
SandozGlycopyrrolate Injection USP020395080.2 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable


0.2 mg/ml in 2 ml vial
ShortageEstimated end 29 Sep 2023 
Available
Y
SterimaxGlycopyrrolate Injection USP024738790.2 mg/ml in 1 ml vial
Shortage

Coverage by Omega is available

 Shortage

Estimated

end  29 Sep 2023

end 31-Oct-2025



SterimaxGlycopyrrolate Injection USP024738950.2 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable
Y

Haloperidol

N05AD01

Palliative 
Not listed in Equipment Standards

Fresenius KabiHaloperidol injection USP024064115 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable


Omega LaboratoriesHaloperidol injection023660105 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Y
SandozHaloperidol injection USP008086525 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y

HYDROmorphone

N02AA03 

N05AD03 

Palliative 
Not listed in Equipment Standards

Fresenius KabiHYDROmorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP0249168010 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Fresenius

Drug Shortage Report for HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

Fresenius Kabi Canada regrets to advise that due to shipping delays, we will be encountering a supply interruption on our HYDROmorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP 10 mg/mL SD Vial 1 mL effective June 7, 2024 until June 28, 2024.



Fresenius KabiHYDROmorphone Hydrochloride Injection, USP024916992 mg/ml in 1 ml vial
Anticipated ShortageEstimated end 19-Jul-2024
Available


JAMP PharmaHYDROmorphone Hydrochloride Injection USP025296452 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable


SandozHYDROmorphone HP 10 0214592810 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Y
SandozHYDROmorphone Hydrochloride Injection USP021459012 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Y
SterimaxHYDROmorphone Hydrochloride Injection HP 100246061010 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Y
SterimaxHYDROmorphone Hydrochloride Injection USP024606022 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable


Hydroxocobalamin

V03AB33

Chem Ex
Sodium Thiosulfate 25% is appropriate substitute
Not in equipment standards

Serb SACyanokit023753705 g powder for infusion in glass vialAvailable (T3)
Y

Ibuprofen

M01AE01

All units
Min: 800 mg
Std: 400 mg/dose

ApotexApo-Ibuprofen00441643200 mg tabletAvailable
Apotex

Drug Shortage Report for APO-IBUPROFEN

1000 BTL available

Y
ApotexApo-
Apo-
Ibuprofen00506052400 mg tabletAvailable

Drug Shortage Report for APO-IBUPROFEN

100 BTL shortage, 1000 BTL available

Y
ApotexApo-Ibuprofen02439689200 mg tabletAvailable


GlaxoSmithKlineAdvil tablets01933558200 mg tabletAvailable


GlaxoSmithKline / CareRxAdvil extra strength caplets (CareRx)02244577400 mg tabletAvailable
Y
JAMP PharmaIbuprofen02257912200 mg tabletAvailable


JAMP PharmaIbuprofen02317338400 mg tabletAvailable


McNeil Consumer HealthcareMotrin02186934200 mg tabletAvailable


McNeil Consumer HealthcareMotrin02242658400 mg tabletAvailable


PharmascienceExtra Strength Ibuprofen02314770400 mg tabletAvailable


PharmascienceIbuprofen Tablets02314754200 mg tabletAvailable


Vita Health ProductsIbuprofen Tablets02272849200 mg tabletAvailable


Vita Health ProductsIbuprofen Tablets02368072200 mg tabletAvailable


Ketamine

N01AX03

ACP units
Min: 1000 mg
Std: n/a

SandozKetamine Hydrochloride USP0224679650 mg/ml in 10 ml vialAvailable
 

Stock available at wholesalers.

Y

CMP-36120

 

50 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable Y 
Searchlight PharmaKetalar0022440550 mg/ml in 10 ml vialAvailable   
Searchlight PharmaKetalar0022439110 mg/ml in 20 ml vialAvailable   

Ketorolac

M01AB15

All units
Min: 2 vials/amps
Std: 10 - 15 mg/dose

Atnahs PharmaTORADOL IM0216264410 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


Fresenius KabiKetorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP0224494730 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Y
Juno PharmaceuticalsKetorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP0244337630 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
Y
PfizerKetorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP0239058230 mg/ml in 1 ml vial
Anticipated
ShortageEstimated end TBD

SandozKetorolac Tromethamine Injection, USP0223994430 mg/ml in 1 ml vial
Available
Discontinued Remaining supply date 30-Sept-2025

Lidocaine injection

C01BB01

ACP units if not carrying amiodarone
Min: 600 mg
Std: n/a

Aspen PharmacareXylocard0000193720 mg/ml in 5 ml ampoule
Available
Anticipated Shortage Estimated end 30-Sep-2024Y 
Laboratoire AguettantLidocaine Hydrochloride injection02522268100 mg in 5 ml prefilled syringeAvailable





PfizerLidocaine Hydrochloride injection USP: Ansyr00436208100 mg in 5 ml prefilled syringeShortage

Estimated

end 

end TBD

On allocation

Y

CMP-35516

Lidocaine Hydrochloride injection USP: LifeShield100 mg in 5 ml prefilled syringeShortage

Estimated end, TBD

Y

CMP-35516

Lidocaine spray

N01BB02

ACP units
Min: 2
Std: 10 mg/spray

Aspen PharmacareXylocaine Spray0200376710 mg/metered dose sprayAvailable


Odan LaboratoriesLidoan endotracheal non-aerosol spray02231147 10 mg/metered dose sprayAvailable
Y

Methoxyflurane 99.9%

N02BG09

Research Project
Not in equipment standards

Endo VenturesPenthrox24747273 ml bottle and inhalerAvailable


Midazolam

N05CD08 

ACP units
Min: 20 mg
Std: n/a

Fresenius KabiMidazolam injection022429055 mg/ml x 2 ml vialAvailable


PfizerMidazolam injection USP023823505 mg/ml x 2 ml vialAvailable


PfizerMidazolam injection USP023823855 mg/ml x 2 ml vialAvailable


SandozMidazolam injection022402865 mg/ml x 2 ml vialAvailable
Y

Morphine

N02AA01 

ACP units
Min: 40 mg
Std: n/a

Fresenius KabiMorphine Sulfate injection, USP0248274610 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable
JAMP PharmaMorphine Sulfate injection0250072810 mg/ml in 1 ml

Drug Shortage Report for MORPHINE SULFATE INJECTION, USP

Fresenius Kabi Canada regrets to advise that due to production delays, we will be encountering a supply interruption on our Morphine Sulfate Injection, USP 10 mg / mL SD Vial 1 mL effective April 25, 2025, until July 18, 2025.



JAMP PharmaMorphine Sulfate injection0250072810 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


JAMP PharmaMorphine Sulfate injection0250073615 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


SandozMorphine Sulfate injection USP0238299710 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
SandozMorphine Sulfate injection USP0039256115 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


SandozMorphine Sulfate injection BP0039258810 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
SterimaxMorphine Sulfate injection BP0247498015 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


Naloxone

V03AB15

All units
Min: 12 mg
Std: n/a

HikmaNaloxone hydrochloride injection USP023824820.4 mg/ml in 1 ml ampoule
ShortageEstimated end 01-Mar-2024Y
Available

HikmaNaloxone injectable024585780.4 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


Omega LaboratoriesInjectable naloxone hydrochloride024559350.4 mg/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable


SandozNaloxone HCL Injection021487060.4 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


SandozNaloxone HCL Injection021487141 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable
Y
SandozS.O.S. Naloxone hydrochloride injection024532580.4 mg/ml in 1 ml ampouleAvailable


Nitroglycerin

C01DA02

All units
Min: 2 canisters or bottles
Std: 0.4 mg/dose, aerosol OR 0.3 or 0.4 mg/dose tablets

BGP PharmaNitrostat000376130.3 mg SL tablet
Shortage
Available 
Estimated end 12 Dec 2023


CMP-32011

Mylan
Juno Pharmaceuticals
Mylan-Nitro Sublingual Spray
Glyceryl trinitrate sublingual sprayUK PL 18190/0013
02243588
0.4 mg/metered dose spray
Shortage (T3)
Unknown

UK product that may be imported until 31 Jan 2024

 CMP-32011
Mylan PharmaceuticalsMylan-Nitro Sublingual Spray022435880.4 mg/metered dose sprayDiscontinued

Discontinued 2024-05-01-The last lots and expiry dates are 0F904/30-Jun-2023 and 0G910/31-Jul-2023 - Reported in shortage ID 181369

Estimated end 21 Nov 2023

Expiry date extension

 CMP-32011
SandozRho-Nitro Pumpspray022389980.4 mg/metered dose spray
Available
Shortage

Estimated end TBD

Limited inventory available.

Y
 
CMP-32011
Sanofi-AventisNitrolingual Pumpspray022314410.4 mg/metered dose sprayShortage (T3)Estimated end
31 Dec 2023Auro
30-Jun-2024 CMP-32011

Ondansetron injection

A04AA01

Palliative

Auro PharmaAuro-ondansetron injection024915242 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailableDrug Shortage Report for AURO-ONDANSETRON INJECTION

Auro PharmaAuro-ondansetron injection024915322 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable


Auro PharmaOndansetron Injection BP024614202 mg/ml in 2 ml ampouleAvailable


Marcan PharmaceuticalsOndansetron Injection USP025039052 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable
Y
SandozOndansetron Hydrochloride Dihydrate Injection022744182 mg/ml in 2 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
SandozOndansetron Injection USP022794282 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable


SterimaxOndansetron Injection USP024645782 mg/ml in 2 ml vialAvailable

Drug Shortage Report for ONDANSETRON INJECTION USP

Inventory remains available at McKesson

Y

Ondansetron oral

A04AA01

All units
Min: 8 mg
Std: n/a

Athena PharamaceutiquesAthena-ondansetron ODT024446744 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailable
Accel Pharma
Auro
Accel-
ondansetron
Ondansetron ODT
02511282
025353194 mg orally disintegrating tabletShortage

Estimated end

30 Oct 2023

15-Jun-2024

Recall: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/accel-ondansetron-odt-4-8-mg-data-integrity-concerns-product-s-bioequivalence-data



Athena PharamaceutiquesAthena-ondansetron ODT02444674
JAMP PharmaOndansetron ODT025192324 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailableMarcan PharmaceuticalsMar-Ondansetron ODT02514966
4 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailable
Mint Pharmaceuticals



Auro Pharma
Mint
Auro-
Ondansetron
ondansetron ODT
02487330PMS-
025112824 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailable
Pharmascience
Drug Shortage Report for AURO-ONDANSETRON ODT
Y
JAMP Pharma
Ondansetron ODT
02519445
025192324 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailable
Sandoz

Y
Marcan PharmaceuticalsMar-Ondansetron ODT
02481723
025149664 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailable
Sandoz

Y
Mint PharmaceuticalsMint-Ondansetron
Zofran
ODT
02239372
024873304 mg orally disintegrating tablet
Discontinued
31 Jan 2025Remaining supply 31 Jan 2025
Available
Y
PharmasciencePMS-Ondansetron ODT025194454 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailable
Y
SandozOndansetron ODT024817234 mg orally disintegrating tabletAvailable
Y
SandozZofran ODT022393724 mg orally disintegrating
Sanis HealthOndansetron024214024 mg
tabletAvailable


TakedaOndissolve023899834 mg oral soluble film
Available

Oxytocin

Shortage

Estimated end 31-Oct-2025

Drug Shortage Report for ONDISSOLVE ODF



Oxytocin

H01BB02

All units
Min: 20 units (2 doses)
Std: 10 units/ml

Fresenius KabiOxytocin Injection USP0213956110 units/ml in 1 ml vialAvailable

Y

CMP-33205

PfizerOxytocin Injection USP0049739810 units/ml in 1 ml ampouleShortageEstimated end
06 Nov 2023
30-Sept-2024


CMP-33205

Pralidoxime

V03AB13

Chem Ex
Not in equipment standards

Not
marketed 
marketed in Canada

Salbutamol inhalation solution

R03AC02

All units
Min: 25 mg
Std: n/a

PharmasciencePMS-Salbutamol022082292.5 mg in 2.5 ml nebule
Shortage (T3)Estimated end date 10-Mar-2025Y
Available

PharmasciencePMS-Salbutamol022082375 mg in 2.5 ml nebule
Shortage (T3)Estimated end date 03-Mar-2025Y
Available

TevaTeva-Salbutamol Sterinebs019269342.5 mg in 2.5 ml nebule
Shortage (T3)Estimated end date 10-Feb-2025Y
Available

Salbutamol MDI


TevaTeva-Salbutamol Sterinebs021733605 mg in 2.5 ml nebule
Available
Shortage (T3)Estimated end date 31-Mar-2025Y

Salbutamol MDI

R03AC02

All units
Min: 2 canisters
Std: 100 mcg/puff, aerosol 

ApotexApo-Salbutamol HFA02245669100 mcg/metered dose MDIAvailable (T3)

Drug Shortage

Estimated end  TBD Bausch HealthAiromir02232570

Report for APO-SALBUTAMOL HFA

Y
GlaxoSmithKlineVentolin HFA02241497100 mcg/metered dose MDIAvailable
GlaxoSmithKlineVentolin HFA02241497100 mcg/metered dose MDI

Drug Shortage Report for VENTOLIN HFA

Increase in demand coupled with delay in shipment of the drug. Inventory on allocation to support demand.

Y
Available

Sanis HealthSalbutamol HFA02419858100 mcg/metered dose MDIAvailableDrug Shortage Report for SALBUTAMOL HFA

TevaTeva-Salbutamol HFA02326450100 mcg/metered dose MDIAvailable

Sodium Bicarbonate

(T3)

Drug Shortage Report for TEVA-SALBUTAMOL HFA

Product in on allocation for duration of shortage.

Y

Sodium Bicarbonate

B05XA02

B05XA02

ACP units
Min: 2
Std: 50 mEq/50 ml
(50 ml of 84 mg/ml)

Fresenius KabiSodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP0248663650 mEq in 50 ml vial
Shortage

Estimated end 09-Dec-2025

Due to a delay in production, we will be encountering a supply interruption effective October 1, 2025, until December 9, 2025. Sterimax is an alternate supplier of this product and will be able to provide coverage during this time.

Y
Available

JAMP PharmaSodium Bicarbonate Injection USP0251622550 mEq in 50 ml vialAvailableAllocation

Omega LaboratoriesSodium Bicarbonate Injection USP0246758550 mEq in 50 ml vialAvailable
Y
PfizerSodium Bicarbonate Injection USP, ABBOJECT Syringe0026199850 mEq in 50 ml prefilled syringeAvailable


PfizerSodium Bicarbonate Injection USP, fliptop Vial50 mEq in 50 ml vialShortage

Estimated end  TBD

On allocation

Y
PfizerSodium Bicarbonate Injection USP, LifeShield Syringe50 mEq in 50 ml prefilled syringe
Shortage
Discontinued (18-Aug-2025)

50mL vial format remains available


Y

Estimated end  TBD

On allocation

Sodium Chloride 0.9% (diluent)

B05XA03
V07AB

Not in equipment standards

BDPosiFlushNone10 ml prefilled syringeunknown
Y
Hikma / Teligent0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP0230434110 ml ampouleAvailable
Y
Omega Laboratories0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP0215020410 ml vialAvailable


PfizerBacteriostatic Sodium Chloride Injection USP0003781810 ml vial
Anticipated Shortage
Available


PfizerSodium Chloride Injection USP0003779610 ml vialAnticipated Shortage

Estimated end  TBD 

Inventory on allocation

Y

Sodium Chloride 0.9% (IV fluid)

B05XA03

ACP/PCP (AIV) units
Min: 2 litres
Std: ES 190
(any combination for 2 litre volume)


B. Braun Medical0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP01924303
100 ml IV bagAvailable250 ml IV bagAvailable500 ml IV bagAvailable1000 ml IV bagAvailableBaxter0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP00060208
100 ml IV bagAvailable


250 ml IV bagAvailable


500 ml IV bagAvailable


1000 ml IV bagAvailable
Y
Baxter0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP0006020850 ml IV bagShortage

Estimated end Aug-12-2024

Y
100 ml IV bagAvailable

Recall notice

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/09-sodium-chloride-injection-usp-solution-bags-may-be-leaking-affected-lots-updated?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&




250 ml IV bagShortage

Estimated end Aug-30-2024

Y
500 ml IV bagAvailable

Recall notice

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/09-sodium-chloride-injection-usp-solution-bags-may-be-leaking-affected-lots-updated?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&


Y
1,000
50
ml IV bagAvailable

Recall notice

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/09-sodium-chloride-injection-

injections100 ml IV bagAvailable250 ml IV bagAvailable500 ml IV bagAvailable1,000 ml IV bagAvailable

usp-solution-bags-may

-be-leaking-affected-lots

-be-leaking-affected-lots-updated?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23&


Y
Fresenius Kabi0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection0239515050 ml IV bagAvailable


100 ml IV bagAvailable




250 ml IV bagAvailable


500 ml IV bag
Shortage

Estimated end 19-Nov-2024

This product is on backorder. 

Available



1000 ml IV bagAvailable


ICU MedicalSodium Chloride Injection USP00037842 50 ml IV bag
Anticipated ShortageEstimated end unknown 
Available


100 ml IV bagAvailable


250 ml IV bagAvailable
500 ml IV bag
Drug Shortage Report for SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

500 ml IV bagAvailableDrug Shortage Report for SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USPY
Available

Sodium Thiosulfate 25% 

V03AB06

Chem Ex
Hydroxocobalamin is appropriate substitute
Not in equipment standards

Hope PharmaceuticalsSodium Thiosulfate injection USP02428393250 mg/ml  in 50 ml vialAvailable


PfizerSodium Thiosulfate injection USP02137186250 mg/ml  in 10 ml vialAvailable


Seaford PharmaceuticalsSeacalpyx02386666250 mg/ml  in 100 ml vialAvailable


Tranexamic Acid

B02AA02

Expected drug

Auro PharmaTranexamic Acid injection02466015100 mg/ml in 10 ml ampouleAvailable


JAMP PharmaTranexamic Acid injection02497328100 mg/ml in 10 ml vialAvailable


Omega LaboratoriesTranexamic Acid injection02392763100 mg/ml in 10 ml vialAvailable


PfizerCyklokapron02064413100 mg/ml in 10 ml ampoule
Available
 ShortageEstimated end 09-Feb-2026

SandozTranexamic Acid injection BP02246365100 mg/ml in 10 ml vialAvailable


Searchlight PharmaERFA-Tranexamic02457431100 mg/ml in 10 ml vialShortageEstimated end, TBD

Water for Injection (flush/diluent)

V07AB

Not in equipment standards

HikmaSterile Water for Injection USP0229918610 ml ampouleAvailable


10 ml vialAvailable


Omega LaboratoriesSterile Water for Injection USP0040225710 ml vialAvailable


PfizerSterile Water for Injection USP02142546 10 ml vialAnticipated Shortage


Xylometazoline 0.1%

R01AA07

Optional
Min: 2 bottles
Std: n/a

GlaxoSmithKlineOtrivin Medicated Cold & Allergy Relief
CRLSDecongestant Nasal Spray02452812
00653330
0.1% spray, nasal sprayAvailable
GlaxoSmithKlineOtrivin Medicated Cold & Allergy Relief



CRLSDecongestant Nasal Spray with moisturizers
02208903 
02452863 0.1% spray, nasal sprayAvailable


GlaxoSmithKlineOtrivin Medicated
Complete Nasal Care02331403 
Cold & Allergy Relief006533300.1% spray, nasal sprayAvailable
CRLSDecongestant Nasal Spray

Y
GlaxoSmithKlineOtrivin Medicated Cold & Allergy Relief with moisturizers02208903 
02452812
0.1% spray, nasal sprayAvailable
CRLSDecongestant Nasal Spray with moisturizers

Y
GlaxoSmithKlineOtrivin Medicated Complete Nasal Care02331403 
02452863 
0.1% spray, nasal sprayAvailable


The Drug Availability Database was developed and compiled by James Bowen, with the RPPEO, 2023.

The data for the Drug Availability Database is publicly available, however the collection and layout represents intellectual labour of RPPEO staff, where this is used please credit the RPPEO and James Bowen