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Other Analgesics And Antipyretics: shortage status in Canada

4 of the 12 other analgesics and antipyretics 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.

Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid Butalbital (Pronal) Widespread shortage 2 of 3 reported products affected · est. return Oct 20, 2026 Acetaminophen (Pediatrix) Partial shortage 9 of 26 reported products affected Acetylsalicylic Acid (Asatab) Partial shortage 5 of 17 reported products affected Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid (Anacin Extra Strength) Partial shortage 1 of 2 reported products affected Acetaminophen Caffeine Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Acetaminophen Doxylamine Codeine (Mersyndol) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine Acetaminophen (Extra Strength Contac Complete Cough, Cold & Flu) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Nighttime Extra Strength Contac Complete Cough, Cold & Flu (Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine Chlorpheniramine Acetaminophe…) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Diflunisal Discontinued 0 of 2 reported products affected Floctafenine Discontinued 0 of 2 reported products affected Phenylephrine Acetaminophen (Extra Strength Contac Cold & Sore Throat) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Phenylephrine Chlorpheniramine Acetaminophen (Nighttime Extra Strength Contac Cold & Sore Throat) Discontinued 0 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.