Drug shortages by class
Every therapeutic class rxstat tracks, ranked by how many of its drugs are currently in shortage in Canada. Classifications follow the WHO ATC system used in Health Canada's reports. Looking for one drug? Use the A to Z list of every drug tracked.
Direct Acting Antivirals
16 of 36 drugs in shortage: Tenofovir Disoproxil Emtricitabine, Valacyclovir, Atazanavir and more
Antiglaucoma Preparations And Miotics
15 of 19 drugs in shortage: Timolol, Pilocarpine, Travoprost and more
Antidepressants
14 of 21 drugs in shortage: Amitriptyline, Citalopram, Venlafaxine and more
Antipsychotics
11 of 19 drugs in shortage: Trifluoperazine, Periciazine, Quetiapine and more
Lipid Modifying Agents, Plain
11 of 16 drugs in shortage: Simvastatin, Pravastatin, Atorvastatin and more
Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excl. Insulins
10 of 20 drugs in shortage: Canagliflozin, Sitagliptin, Metformin Sitagliptin and more
Antiinflammatory/antirheumatic Prod.,non-steroids
10 of 16 drugs in shortage: Esomeprazole Naproxen, Indomethacin, Tiaprofenic Acid and more
Antiepileptics
10 of 15 drugs in shortage: Levetiracetam, Topiramate, Clonazepam and more
Other Urologicals, Incl Antispasmodics
10 of 14 drugs in shortage: Alprostadil, Flavoxate, Tolterodine and more
Immunosuppressants
9 of 20 drugs in shortage: Mycophenolate Mofetil, Lenalidomide, Pirfenidone and more
All Other Therapeutic Products
9 of 18 drugs in shortage: Mesna, Deferasirox, Polystyrene Sulfonate and more
Beta-lactam Antibacterials, Penicillins
9 of 10 drugs in shortage: Cloxacillin, Penicillin G, Penicillin G Benzathine and more
Other Antineoplastic Agents
8 of 19 drugs in shortage: Erlotinib, Everolimus, Amsacrine and more
Opioids
8 of 16 drugs in shortage: Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine Acetaminophen Codeine, Morphine and more
Antiinfectives
8 of 12 drugs in shortage: Gentamicin, Moxifloxacin, Erythromycin and more
Beta Blocking Agents
8 of 12 drugs in shortage: Atenolol, Propranolol, Carvedilol and more
Drugs For Peptic Ulcer And Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd)
8 of 12 drugs in shortage: Famotidine, Ranitidine, Pantoprazole and more
Antithrombotic Agents
7 of 25 drugs in shortage: Nadroparin, Dabigatran Etexilate, Edoxaban and more
Other Beta-lactam Antibacterials
7 of 14 drugs in shortage: Cefaclor, Cefazolin, Cefuroxime and more
Ace Inhibitors, Plain
7 of 11 drugs in shortage: Ramipril, Quinapril, Trandolapril and more
Angiotensin Ii Antagonists, Combinations
7 of 9 drugs in shortage: Amlodipine Telmisartan, Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide, Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide and more
Corticosteroids, Plain
6 of 10 drugs in shortage: Betamethasone, Amcinonide, Clobetasol Propionate and more
Antiinflammatory Agents
6 of 9 drugs in shortage: Ketorolac Tromethamine, Diclofenac, Bromfenac and more
Antimigraine Preparations
6 of 9 drugs in shortage: Zolmitriptan, Rizatriptan, Sumatriptan and more
Anxiolytics
6 of 9 drugs in shortage: Oxazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Diazepam and more
Other Antibacterials
6 of 9 drugs in shortage: Daptomycin, Vancomycin, Colistimethate and more
Dopaminergic Agents
6 of 7 drugs in shortage: Carbidopa Levodopa, Ropinirole, Rasagiline and more
Drugs Affecting Bone Structure And Mineralization
6 of 7 drugs in shortage: Risedronate, Alendronic Acid, Alendronic Acid Vitamin D3 and more
Hormone Antagonists And Related Agents
6 of 7 drugs in shortage: Anastrozole, Tamoxifen, Abiraterone and more
I.v. Solution Additives
5 of 14 drugs in shortage: Chloride, Chloride, Chloride and more
Other Diagnostic Agents
5 of 8 drugs in shortage: Histamine, Mannitol, Methacholine Chloride and more
Angiotensin Ii Antagonists, Plain
5 of 7 drugs in shortage: Candesartan Cilexetil, Losartan, Irbesartan and more
Hypnotics And Sedatives
5 of 7 drugs in shortage: Flurazepam, Zopiclone, Midazolam and more
Insulins And Analogues
4 of 14 drugs in shortage: Insulin Aspart, Insulin Glargine, Insulin Glulisine and more
Hormonal Contraceptives For Systemic Use
4 of 13 drugs in shortage: Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone, Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel, Drospirenone Ethinyl Estradiol and more
Antimetabolites
4 of 12 drugs in shortage: Raltitrexed, Methotrexate, Pemetrexed and more
Other Analgesics And Antipyretics
4 of 12 drugs in shortage: Acetaminophen, Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid Butalbital, Acetylsalicylic Acid and more
Alkylatingagents
4 of 9 drugs in shortage: Temozolomide, Cyclophosphamide, Bendamustine and more
Antihistamines For Systemic Use
4 of 9 drugs in shortage: Ketotifen, Diphenhydramine, Cetirizine and more
Antimycotics For Systemic Use
4 of 9 drugs in shortage: Micafungin, Fluconazole, Caspofungin and more
Corticosteroids For Systemic Use, Plain
4 of 8 drugs in shortage: Dexamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Triamcinolone Acetonide and more
Other Systemic Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases
4 of 8 drugs in shortage: Oxtriphylline, Montelukast, Aminophylline and more
Ace Inhibitors, Combinations
4 of 7 drugs in shortage: Hydrochlorothiazide Lisinopril, Hydrochlorothiazide Quinapril, Indapamide Perindopril Erbumine and more
Agents For Treatment Of Hemorrhoids And Anal Fissures For Topical Use
4 of 6 drugs in shortage: Hydrocortisone Zinc, Hydrocortisone Zinc Benzocaine, Pramoxine Hydrocortisone and more
Cardiac Stimulants Excl. Cardiac Glycosides
4 of 6 drugs in shortage: Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Milrinone and more
Anesthetics, General
4 of 5 drugs in shortage: Remifentanil, Fentanyl, Propofol and more
Antiinflammatory Agents And Antiinfectives In Comb
4 of 4 drugs in shortage: Dexamethasone Polymyxin B Neomycin, Dexamethasone Tobramycin, Polymyxin B Neomycin Dexamethasone and more
Diagnosticagents
4 of 4 drugs in shortage: Fluorescein, Fluorescein Benoxinate, Proxymetacaine Fluorescein and more
Cough Suppressants Excl. Comb. With Expectorants
3 of 9 drugs in shortage: Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine Pheniramine, Dextromethorphan Pseudoephedrine, Normethadone P-hydroxyephedrine
Antiarrhythmics, Class I And Iii
3 of 8 drugs in shortage: Procainamide, Flecainide, Lidocaine
Drugs Used In Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
3 of 8 drugs in shortage: Tamsulosin, Dutasteride, Finasteride
Plant Alkaloids And Other Natural Products
3 of 8 drugs in shortage: Etoposide, Docetaxel, Paclitaxel
Antiemetics And Antinauseants
3 of 7 drugs in shortage: Ondansetron, Granisetron, Palonosetron
X-ray Contrast Media, Iodinated
3 of 7 drugs in shortage: Ioversol, Diatrizoate Meglumine Iodipamide, Meglumine Iodipamide
Drugs Used In Addictive Disorders
3 of 6 drugs in shortage: Methadone, Varenicline, Varenicline
Psychostimulants And Nootropics
3 of 6 drugs in shortage: Atomoxetine, Methylphenidate, Modafinil
Cough Suppressants And Expectorants, Combinations
3 of 5 drugs in shortage: Brompheniramine Phenylephrine Hydrocodone Guaifenesin, Codeine Pheniramine Guaifenesin, Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine Pheniramine Guaifenesin
Decongestants And Antiallergics
3 of 5 drugs in shortage: Olopatadine, Naphazoline, Phenylephrine Pheniramine
Drugs For Constipation
3 of 5 drugs in shortage: Bisacodyl, Docusate, Docusate
Corticosteroids And Antiinfectives In Combination
3 of 4 drugs in shortage: Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate, Hydrocortisone Neomycin Polymyxin B
Other Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Inhalants
3 of 4 drugs in shortage: Budesonide, Mometasone Furoate, Tiotropium
Low-ceiling Diuretics, Excl Thiazides
3 of 3 drugs in shortage: Chlorthalidone, Indapamide, Metolazone
Mydriaticsand Cycloplegics
3 of 3 drugs in shortage: Atropine Hydroxyethyl Cellulose, Cyclopentolate, Tropicamide
Other Antihypertensives
3 of 3 drugs in shortage: Ambrisentan, Bosentan, Sildenafil
Quinolone Antibacterials
3 of 3 drugs in shortage: Norfloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin
Selective Calc.channel Block. W/mainly Vasc. Eff.
3 of 3 drugs in shortage: Felodipine, Amlodipine, Nifedipine
Anesthetics, Local
2 of 9 drugs in shortage: Bupivacaine, Epinephrine Lidocaine
Adrenergics, Inhalants
2 of 7 drugs in shortage: Salbutamol, Salbutamol Ipratropium Bromide
Anti-acne Preparations For Topical Use
2 of 7 drugs in shortage: Clindamycin, Azelaic Acid
Chemotherapeutics For Topical Use
2 of 6 drugs in shortage: Acyclovir, Podophyllin
Cytotoxic Antibiotics And Related Substances
2 of 6 drugs in shortage: Doxorubicin, Mitomycin
Decongestants And Other Nasal Prep.for Topical Use
2 of 6 drugs in shortage: Ipratropium Bromide, Beclomethasone Dipropionate
Gonadotrophins And Other Ovulation Stimulants
2 of 6 drugs in shortage: Choriogonadotropin Alfa, Chorionic Gonadotropin
Stomatological Preparations
2 of 6 drugs in shortage: Benzydamine, Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Anterior Pituitary Lobe Hormones And Analogues
2 of 5 drugs in shortage: Somatropin, Tetracosactide
Antimalarials
2 of 5 drugs in shortage: Quinine, Chloroquine Diphosphate
Muscle Relaxants, Centrally Acting Agents
2 of 5 drugs in shortage: Baclofen, Tizanidine
Anti-dementia Drugs
2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Donepezil, Memantine
Anticholinergic Agents
2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Benztropine, Ethopropazine
Hypothalamic Hormones
2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Octreotide, Gonadorelin
Tetracyclines
2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Minocycline, Tetracycline
Vit A And D, Incl Combinations Of The Two
2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Calcitriol, Vitamin D3
Antiadrenergic Agents, Centrally Acting
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Clonidine, Methyldopa
Antifungals For Topical Use
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Ciclopirox, Clotrimazole
Arteriolarsmooth Muscle, Agents Acting On
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Minoxidil, Hydralazine
High-ceiling Diuretics
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Furosemide, Bumetanide
Hormones And Related Agents
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Buserelin, Leuprolide
Macrolides, Lincosamides And Streptogramins
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Clarithromycin, Azithromycin
Ocular Vascular Disorder Agents
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Verteporfin, Ranibizumab
Other Nervous System Drugs
2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Fampridine, Riluzole
Antiadrenergic Agents, Peripherally Acting
2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Doxazosin, Prazosin
Antifibrinolytics
2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Tranexamic Acid, Aprotinin
Emollients And Protectives
2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Mineral Oil Light, Triclosan Thiosulfate Salicylic Acid
Progestogens
2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Progesterone, Medroxyprogesterone
Selective Calc.channel Block. W/direct Cardiac Eff
2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Diltiazem, Verapamil
Viral Vaccines
1 of 17 drugs in shortage: Influenza Virus Type A B
I.v. Solutions
1 of 13 drugs in shortage: Dextrose
Immunostimulants
1 of 10 drugs in shortage: Bacillus Calmette-guerin
All Other Non-therapeutic Products
1 of 6 drugs in shortage: Water
Antibiotics For Topical Use
1 of 5 drugs in shortage: Gramicidin Framycetin
Vitamin K And Other Hemostatics
1 of 5 drugs in shortage: Chloride Thrombin Aprotinin Sealer Protein
Androgens
1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Testosterone
Antigout Preparations
1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Febuxostat
Irrigating Solutions
1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Magnesium Chloride
Vasodilators Used In Cardiac Diseases
1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Nitroglycerin
Aminoglycoside Antibacterials
1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Tobramycin
Blood And Related Products
1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Albumin
Intestinalantiinflammatory Agents
1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Cromolyn
Muscle Relaxants, Peripherally Acting Agents
1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Rocuronium Bromide
Other Sex Horm. & Modulators Of The Genital System
1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Misoprostol Mifepristone
Potassium-sparing Agents
1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Eplerenone
Anti-parathyroid Hormones
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Cinacalcet
Antiseptics And Disinfectants
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Isopropyl Alcohol Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Antivaricose Therapy
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Iodine Iodide
Antivertigo Preparations
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Betahistine
Belladonnaand Derivatives, Plain
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Atropine
Beta Blocking Agents And Other Diuretics
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Hydrochlorothiazide Pindolol
Corticosteroids, Other Combinations
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Calcipotriol Betamethasone
Intestinalantiinfectives
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Nystatin
Iron Preparations
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: D-pantothenic Acid Nicotinamide Vitamin B2 B1 D3 B12 Zinc Magnesium Iodine Copper Ascorbic B6 Iron E Folic Beta-carotene
Other Dermatological Preparations
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Hydroquinone
Other Gynecologicals
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Cabergoline
Other Ophthalmologicals
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Petrolatum Lanolin Mineral Oil
Parasympathomimetics
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Bethanechol Chloride
Propulsives
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Domperidone
Thyroid Preparations
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Levothyroxine
Vitamin B12 And Folic Acid
1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Vitamin B12
Amphenicols
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Chloramphenicol
Antifungals For Systemic Use
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Terbinafine
Antihypertensives And Diuretics In Combination
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Hydrochlorothiazide Methyldopa
Antipropulsives
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Loperamide
Antipsoriatics For Systemic Use
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Acitretin
Antithyroid Preparations
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Methimazole
Bile Therapy
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Ursodiol
Cardiac Glycosides
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Digoxin
Contraceptives For Topical Use
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Etonogestrel Ethinyl Estradiol
Corticosteroids
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Dexamethasone
Digestives, Incl Enzymes
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Lipase Protease Amylase
Lipid Modifying Agents, Combinations
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Atorvastatin Amlodipine
Local Anesthetics
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Proparacaine
Low-ceiling Diuretics, Thiazides
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Hydrochlorothiazide
Medicated Dressings
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Framycetin
Muscle Relaxants, Directly Acting Agents
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Dantrolene
Other Mineral Supplements
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Iodide
Parathyroid Hormones And Analogues
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Teriparatide
Peripheralvasodilators
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Pentoxifylline
Potassium
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: group 0131342
Sulfonamides And Trimethoprim
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole
Vit B1,plain And In Comb With Vitamin B6 And B12
1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Thiamine
Bacterial Vaccines
14 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Hemodialytics And Hemofiltrates
10 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Allergens
8 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Alimentary Tract And Metabolism Products
7 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Bacterial And Viral Vaccines, Combined
5 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Posterior Pituitary Lobe Hormones
5 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Drugs For Functional Bowel Disorders
4 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Diuretics And Potassium-sparing Agents In Comb
3 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Drugs For Treatment Of Tuberculosis
3 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Media
3 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Agents Against Amoebiasis And Other Protozoal Dis.
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Antiinfectives/antisept.,excl Comb With Corticost.
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Expectorants,excl Combinations With Cough Suppr.
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Glycogenolytic Hormones
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Cardiac Preparations
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Progestogens And Estrogens In Combination
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Specific Antirheumatic Agents
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Uterotonics
2 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Adrenergics For Systemic Use
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Agents Against Leishmaniasis And Trypanosomiasis
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Anti-acne Preparations For Systemic Use
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Antiandrogens
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Antipruritics,incl Antihist,anesthet,etc.
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Antipsoriatics For Topical Use
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Antispasm.and Antichol. In Comb. With Other Drugs
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Antispasmodics In Combination With Psycholeptics
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Antitrematodals
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Ascorbic Acid (Vit C), Incl Combinations
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Combinations Of Antibacterials
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Corticosteroids, Comb With Antibiotics
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Corticosteroids For Systemic Use, Combinations
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Enzymes
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Immunoglobulins
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
L3 Not Assigned
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Agents Acting On The Renin-angiotensin System
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Antianemic Preparations
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Drugs For Disord. Of The Musculo-skelet.syst
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Hematological Agents
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Otologicals
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Plain Vitamin Preparations
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Other Respiratory System Products
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Peritoneal Dialytics
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Surgical Aids
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Throat Preparations
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Tonics
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage
Topical Products For Joint And Muscular Pain
1 drugs tracked, none in shortage