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Drugs For Constipation: shortage status in Canada

4 of the 5 drugs for constipation 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 shortagePrucalopride2 of 4 reported products affected · est. return Apr 3, 2026 Partial shortageBisacodyl1 of 4 reported products affected Partial shortageDocusate1 of 16 reported products affected Partial shortageDocusate1 of 2 reported products affected DiscontinuedDocusate Sennosides0 of 1 reported products affected

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