Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026
Allopurinol has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A medication used to lower uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks.
Products affected
0 / 6
Reports on file
28
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
APO-ALLOPURINOL TABLETS
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00479799 · ended May 29, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ALLOPURINOL TABLETS
300MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00402796 · ended Nov 28, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYLOPRIM
300MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00402796 · ended Sep 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYLOPRIM
300MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00402796 · ended Sep 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYLOPRIM
200MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00479799 · ended Sep 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYLOPRIM
200MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00479799 · ended Sep 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYLOPRIM
100MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00402818 · ended Sep 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYLOPRIM
100MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00402818 · ended Sep 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ALLOPURINOL
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02402769 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ALLOPURINOL
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02402777 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ALLOPURINOL
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02402777 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ALLOPURINOL
300MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02402785 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 28 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Allopurinol. Health Canada has 28 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Allopurinol is classified under “ANTIGOUT PREPARATIONS” (ATC M04AA).
Recent changes
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Common questions
What is Allopurinol used for?
A medication used to lower uric acid levels and prevent gout attacks.
When will Allopurinol be back in stock in Canada?
Allopurinol has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Allopurinol 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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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.