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.

Antidepressants 17 of 20 drugs in shortage: Imipramine, Amitriptyline, Citalopram and more

Direct Acting Antivirals 16 of 34 drugs in shortage: Valacyclovir, Atazanavir, Efavirenz Tenofovir Disoproxil Emtricitabine and more

Antiglaucoma Preparations And Miotics 15 of 18 drugs in shortage: Pilocarpine, Timolol Brimonidine, Levobunolol and more

Antipsychotics 12 of 18 drugs in shortage: Trifluoperazine, Periciazine, Quetiapine and more

Antithrombotic Agents 10 of 25 drugs in shortage: Nadroparin, Ticagrelor, Clopidogrel and more

Blood Glucose Lowering Drugs, Excl. Insulins 10 of 20 drugs in shortage: Canagliflozin, Sitagliptin, Metformin Sitagliptin and more

Lipid Modifying Agents, Plain 10 of 16 drugs in shortage: Simvastatin, Pravastatin, Atorvastatin and more

Antiepileptics 10 of 15 drugs in shortage: Levetiracetam, Lacosamide, Topiramate and more

Other Urologicals, Incl Antispasmodics 10 of 14 drugs in shortage: Alprostadil, Flavoxate, Solifenacin and more

Immunosuppressants 9 of 20 drugs in shortage: Apremilast, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Lenalidomide and more

Antiinflammatory/antirheumatic Prod.,non-steroids 9 of 16 drugs in shortage: Esomeprazole Naproxen, Tiaprofenic Acid, Naproxen and more

Other Beta-lactam Antibacterials 9 of 14 drugs in shortage: Cefaclor, Cefepime, Cefazolin and more

Beta Blocking Agents 9 of 12 drugs in shortage: Labetalol, Nadolol, Propranolol and more

Ace Inhibitors, Plain 9 of 11 drugs in shortage: Captopril, Ramipril, Quinapril and more

Antiinfectives 9 of 11 drugs in shortage: Gatifloxacin, Gentamicin, Moxifloxacin and more

All Other Therapeutic Products 8 of 18 drugs in shortage: Mesna, Polystyrene Sulfonate, Deferasirox and more

Opioids 8 of 16 drugs in shortage: Methocarbamol Codeine Acetylsalicylic Acid, Butalbital Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine Caffeine, Hydromorphone and more

Drugs For Peptic Ulcer And Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd) 8 of 12 drugs in shortage: Famotidine, Ranitidine, Pantoprazole and more

Beta-lactam Antibacterials, Penicillins 8 of 10 drugs in shortage: Cloxacillin, Penicillin G, Penicillin G Benzathine and more

Anxiolytics 8 of 9 drugs in shortage: Oxazepam, Chlordiazepoxide, Alprazolam and more

Corticosteroids, Plain 7 of 10 drugs in shortage: Betamethasone, Amcinonide, Fluocinonide and more

Angiotensin Ii Antagonists, Combinations 7 of 9 drugs in shortage: Irbesartan Hydrochlorothiazide, Olmesartan Medoxomil Hydrochlorothiazide, Hydrochlorothiazide Valsartan and more

Hormonal Contraceptives For Systemic Use 6 of 13 drugs in shortage: Ethinyl Estradiol Levonorgestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol Norethindrone, Drospirenone Ethinyl Estradiol and more

I.v. Solution Additives 6 of 13 drugs in shortage: Chloride, Chloride, Dibasic Monobasic and more

Antihistamines For Systemic Use 6 of 9 drugs in shortage: Diphenhydramine, Bilastine, Cetirizine and more

Other Antibacterials 6 of 9 drugs in shortage: Vancomycin, Colistimethate, Colistin and more

Corticosteroids For Systemic Use, Plain 6 of 8 drugs in shortage: Dexamethasone, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Hydrocortisone and more

Angiotensin Ii Antagonists, Plain 6 of 7 drugs in shortage: Candesartan Cilexetil, Losartan, Irbesartan and more

Drugs Affecting Bone Structure And Mineralization 6 of 7 drugs in shortage: Alendronic Acid, Risedronate, Zoledronic Acid and more

Hormone Antagonists And Related Agents 6 of 7 drugs in shortage: Anastrozole, Letrozole, Tamoxifen and more

Dopaminergic Agents 6 of 6 drugs in shortage: Rasagiline, Pramipexole Dihydrochloride, Ropinirole and more

Psychostimulants And Nootropics 6 of 6 drugs in shortage: Atomoxetine, Methylphenidate, Lisdexamfetamine and more

Other Antineoplastic Agents 5 of 18 drugs in shortage: Erlotinib, Amsacrine, Arsenic Trioxide and more

Alkylatingagents 5 of 9 drugs in shortage: Cyclophosphamide, Ifosfamide, Temozolomide and more

Antiinflammatory Agents 5 of 9 drugs in shortage: Diclofenac, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Bromfenac and more

Antimigraine Preparations 5 of 9 drugs in shortage: Zolmitriptan, Rizatriptan, Eletriptan and more

Antiarrhythmics, Class I And Iii 5 of 8 drugs in shortage: Procainamide, Disopyramide, Lidocaine and more

Ace Inhibitors, Combinations 5 of 7 drugs in shortage: Hydrochlorothiazide Quinapril, Hydrochlorothiazide Lisinopril, Indapamide Perindopril Erbumine and more

Other Diagnostic Agents 5 of 7 drugs in shortage: Histamine, Methacholine Chloride, Indocyanine Green and more

Other Analgesics And Antipyretics 4 of 12 drugs in shortage: Caffeine Acetylsalicylic Acid Butalbital, Acetaminophen, Acetylsalicylic Acid and more

Antimycotics For Systemic Use 4 of 9 drugs in shortage: Micafungin, Fluconazole, Ketoconazole and more

Cough Suppressants Excl. Comb. With Expectorants 4 of 9 drugs in shortage: Codeine, Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine Pheniramine, Dextromethorphan Pseudoephedrine and more

Drugs Used In Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy 4 of 8 drugs in shortage: Tamsulosin, Finasteride, Alfuzosin and more

Other Systemic Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases 4 of 7 drugs in shortage: Oxtriphylline, Aminophylline, Montelukast and more

X-ray Contrast Media, Iodinated 4 of 7 drugs in shortage: Ioversol, Diatrizoate Meglumine Iodipamide, Iohexol and more

Hypnotics And Sedatives 4 of 6 drugs in shortage: Flurazepam, Zopiclone, Zolpidem and more

Anesthetics, General 4 of 5 drugs in shortage: Remifentanil, Fentanyl, Propofol and more

Cardiac Stimulants Excl. Cardiac Glycosides 4 of 5 drugs in shortage: Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Isoproterenol and more

Drugs For Constipation 4 of 5 drugs in shortage: Prucalopride, Bisacodyl, Docusate and more

Diagnosticagents 4 of 4 drugs in shortage: Fluorescein, Fluorescein Benoxinate, Proxymetacaine Fluorescein and more

Other Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Inhalants 4 of 4 drugs in shortage: Budesonide, Mometasone Furoate, Fluticasone Propionate and more

Hemodialytics And Hemofiltrates 3 of 9 drugs in shortage: Chloride Magnesium Dextrose Lactate, Lactate Dextrose Magnesium Chloride, Dextrose Chloride Magnesium Acetic Acid

Antiemetics And Antinauseants 3 of 7 drugs in shortage: Ondansetron, Granisetron, Palonosetron

Agents For Treatment Of Hemorrhoids And Anal Fissures For Topical Use 3 of 6 drugs in shortage: Hydrocortisone Zinc, Hydrocortisone Zinc Benzocaine, Pramoxine Hydrocortisone

Drugs Used In Addictive Disorders 3 of 6 drugs in shortage: Methadone, Varenicline, Varenicline

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

Anti-dementia Drugs 3 of 4 drugs in shortage: Donepezil, Memantine, Rivastigmine

Corticosteroids And Antiinfectives In Combination 3 of 4 drugs in shortage: Ciprofloxacin Dexamethasone, Clioquinol Flumethasone Pivalate, Hydrocortisone Neomycin Polymyxin B

Estrogens 3 of 3 drugs in shortage: Estradiol, Bazedoxifene Conjugated Estrogens, Conjugated Estrogens

Hormones And Related Agents 3 of 3 drugs in shortage: Buserelin, Leuprolide, Megestrol

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: Amlodipine, Nifedipine, Felodipine

Antimetabolites 2 of 12 drugs in shortage: Pemetrexed, Methotrexate

Immunostimulants 2 of 10 drugs in shortage: Peginterferon Alfa-2a, Bacillus Calmette-guerin

Anesthetics, Local 2 of 8 drugs in shortage: Bupivacaine, Epinephrine Lidocaine

Plant Alkaloids And Other Natural Products 2 of 8 drugs in shortage: Docetaxel, Paclitaxel

Adrenergics, Inhalants 2 of 7 drugs in shortage: Salbutamol, Salbutamol Ipratropium Bromide

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

Stomatological Preparations 2 of 6 drugs in shortage: Benzydamine, Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Antimalarials 2 of 5 drugs in shortage: Quinine, Chloroquine Diphosphate

Muscle Relaxants, Centrally Acting Agents 2 of 5 drugs in shortage: Baclofen, Tizanidine

Antigout Preparations 2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Allopurinol, Febuxostat

Antiinflammatory Agents And Antiinfectives In Comb 2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Dexamethasone Polymyxin B Neomycin, Prednisolone Sulfacetamide

Hypothalamic Hormones 2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Octreotide, Gonadorelin

Tetracyclines 2 of 4 drugs in shortage: Doxycycline, Tetracycline

Anticholinergic Agents 2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Benztropine, Ethopropazine

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

Intestinalantiinflammatory Agents 2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Cromolyn, Olsalazine

Low-ceiling Diuretics, Excl Thiazides 2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Indapamide, Chlorthalidone

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 Sex Horm. & Modulators Of The Genital System 2 of 3 drugs in shortage: Misoprostol Mifepristone, Raloxifene

Antiadrenergic Agents, Centrally Acting 2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Clonidine, Guanfacine

Antiadrenergic Agents, Peripherally Acting 2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Prazosin, Doxazosin

Antifibrinolytics 2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Tranexamic Acid, Aprotinin

Beta Blocking Agents And Other Diuretics 2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Hydrochlorothiazide Pindolol, Atenolol Chlorthalidone

Emollients And Protectives 2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Mineral Oil Light, Triclosan Thiosulfate Salicylic Acid

Selective Calc.channel Block. W/direct Cardiac Eff 2 of 2 drugs in shortage: Diltiazem, Verapamil

Bacterial Vaccines 1 of 14 drugs in shortage: Pertactin Tetanus Toxoid Filamentous Haemagglutinin Pertussis Diphtheria

Insulins And Analogues 1 of 14 drugs in shortage: Insulin Lispro

Viral Vaccines 1 of 14 drugs in shortage: Hepatitis B Surface Antigen A Virus / Inactivated

I.v. Solutions 1 of 13 drugs in shortage: Dextrose

Allergens 1 of 8 drugs in shortage: Non Pollen

Anti-acne Preparations For Topical Use 1 of 6 drugs in shortage: Clindamycin

Gonadotrophins And Other Ovulation Stimulants 1 of 6 drugs in shortage: Choriogonadotropin Alfa

All Other Non-therapeutic Products 1 of 5 drugs in shortage: Water

Anterior Pituitary Lobe Hormones And Analogues 1 of 5 drugs in shortage: Tetracosactide

Antibiotics For Topical Use 1 of 5 drugs in shortage: Gramicidin Framycetin

Posterior Pituitary Lobe Hormones 1 of 5 drugs in shortage: Oxytocin

Androgens 1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Testosterone

Irrigating Solutions 1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Magnesium Chloride

Vasodilators Used In Cardiac Diseases 1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Isosorbide-5-mononitrate

Vit A And D, Incl Combinations Of The Two 1 of 4 drugs in shortage: Calcitriol

Aminoglycoside Antibacterials 1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Tobramycin

High-ceiling Diuretics 1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Furosemide

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Contrast Media 1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Gadobenate Dimeglumine

Muscle Relaxants, Peripherally Acting Agents 1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Rocuronium Bromide

Other Nervous System Drugs 1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Riluzole

Potassium-sparing Agents 1 of 3 drugs in shortage: Spironolactone

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

Blood And Related Products 1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Albumin

Corticosteroids, Other Combinations 1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Calcipotriol Betamethasone

Drugs For Functional Bowel Disorders 1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Glycopyrrolate

Intestinalantiinfectives 1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Nystatin

Other Cardiac Preparations 1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Ivabradine

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

Progestogens 1 of 2 drugs in shortage: Progesterone

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

Agents Against Amoebiasis And Other Protozoal Dis. 1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Metronidazole

Amphenicols 1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Chloramphenicol

Anti-acne Preparations For Systemic Use 1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Isotretinoin

Antiandrogens 1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Cyproterone Ethinyl Estradiol

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

Antipruritics,incl Antihist,anesthet,etc. 1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Tetracaine

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

Corticosteroids, Comb With Antibiotics 1 of 1 drugs in shortage: Triamcinolone Acetonide Gramicidin Nystatin Neomycin

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

Other Alimentary Tract And Metabolism Products 6 drugs tracked, none in shortage

Bacterial And Viral Vaccines, Combined 5 drugs tracked, none in shortage

Vitamin K And Other Hemostatics 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

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

Iron Preparations 2 drugs tracked, none in shortage

Other Dermatological 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

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 For Systemic Use, Combinations 1 drugs tracked, none in shortage

Digestives, Incl Enzymes 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