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Acamprosate (Campral) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Acamprosate has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A medication used to help maintain abstinence in people recovering from alcohol dependence.

Products affected

0 / 1

Reports on file

8

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Dec 24, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Sep 5, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Jun 17, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Jan 5, 2024 · Transit Delay

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Nov 23, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Apr 19, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Jul 9, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Resolved

CAMPRAL

333MG · TABLET (DELAYED-RELEASE) · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

DIN 02293269 · ended Oct 9, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Acamprosate. Health Canada has 8 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Acamprosate is classified under “DRUGS USED IN ADDICTIVE DISORDERS” (ATC N07BB).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Acamprosate used for?

A medication used to help maintain abstinence in people recovering from alcohol dependence.

When will Acamprosate be back in stock in Canada?

Acamprosate has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Acamprosate in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.