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Anesthetics, General: shortage status in Canada

4 of the 5 anesthetics, general rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in Canada. When one drug in a class is short, demand often shifts to its alternatives, so related drugs can tighten too; each page below shows which manufacturers are affected and the latest recovery estimates.
Widespread shortageRemifentanil2 of 4 reported products affectedPartial shortageFentanyl2 of 59 reported products affected · est. return Jul 7, 2026Partial shortagePropofol1 of 4 reported products affectedPartial shortageSufentanil1 of 2 reported products affected · est. return Aug 31, 2026No current shortageKetamine

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read these statuses

Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.