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Acetylcysteine shortage status

No current shortage

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

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

Products affected

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Reports on file

25

Reports by product

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION USP

200MG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC

DIN 02538431 · ended Jun 1, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Feb 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Feb 9, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Sep 19, 2025 · Shortage of an active ingredient.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended May 26, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Feb 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Jan 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Jan 3, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Oct 30, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

200MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02243098 · ended Oct 23, 2023 · Shortage of an active ingredient.

Showing 12 of 25 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Acetylcysteine. Health Canada has 25 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Acetylcysteine is classified under “EXPECTORANTS,EXCL COMBINATIONS WITH COUGH SUPPR.” (ATC R05CB).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

When will Acetylcysteine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Acetylcysteine 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.

Related drugs (expectorants,excl combinations with cough suppr.)

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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.