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Potassium-sparing Agents: shortage status in Canada

1 of the 3 potassium-sparing agents rxstat tracks is currently in shortage in Canada, including 1 designated Tier 3 (most serious) by Health 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 shortageSpironolactone6 of 8 reported products affected · est. return Aug 30, 2026No current shortageAmilorideNo current shortageEplerenone

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.