Acetaminophen Oxycodone (Rivacocet, Percocet-Demi) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Also sold as: Rivacocet, Percocet-Demi, Percocet, Endocet
Some Acetaminophen Oxycodone products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 9 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 20, 2026.
A combination of an opioid and acetaminophen used to manage moderate to severe pain.
Products affected
2 / 9
In shortage since
Jun 18, 2025
Est. full return
Aug 20, 2026
Reports on file
63
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
TEVA-OXYCOCET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608165 · since Jun 18, 2025, est. end Aug 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-OXYCODONE/ACET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02324628 · since Feb 10, 2026, est. end Jun 19, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-OXYCODONE/ACET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02324628 · since Apr 14, 2026, est. end Jun 19, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-OXYCOCET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608165 · ended Apr 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-OXYCOCET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608165 · ended Apr 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
RIVACOCET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02242468 · ended Feb 5, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXYCODONE/ACET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02324628 · ended Dec 4, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXYCODONE/ACET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02324628 · ended Oct 2, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-OXYCOCET
325MG
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608165 · ended May 2, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SANDOZ OXYCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN
325MG
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02307898
Discontinued
SANDOZ OXYCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN
325MG
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02307898
Resolved
SANDOZ OXYCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN
325MG
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02307898 · ended May 1, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Acetaminophen Oxycodone is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Acetaminophen Oxycodone is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AJ).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Acetaminophen Oxycodone used for?
A combination of an opioid and acetaminophen used to manage moderate to severe pain.
When will Acetaminophen Oxycodone be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 20, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Acetaminophen Oxycodone in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.