Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Alprazolam products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 20 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Products affected
4 / 20
In shortage since
Oct 12, 2018
Reports on file
53
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
APO-ALPRAZ
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00865400 · since Jun 23, 2026, est. end Jul 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-ALPRAZ
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00865400 · since May 19, 2026, est. end Jul 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-ALPRAZOLAM
1MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02400146 · since Oct 12, 2018, est. end Dec 31, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-ALPRAZOLAM
0.5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02400138 · since Oct 12, 2018, est. end Dec 31, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-ALPRAZOLAM
0.5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02400138 · since Oct 12, 2018, est. end Dec 31, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-ALPRAZOLAM
2MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02400154 · since Jan 10, 2019, est. end Dec 31, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
XANAX
1MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00723770 · ended Feb 13, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-ALPRAZOLAM
0.5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01913492 · ended Feb 11, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ALPRAZ
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00865400 · ended Sep 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-ALPRAZ
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00865400 · ended May 2, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ALPRAZOLAM
0.25MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02349191 · ended Mar 1, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-ALPRAZOLAM
0.5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01913492 · ended Apr 27, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 53 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Alprazolam is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC, JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.
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.
Alprazolam is classified under “ANXIOLYTICS” (ATC N05BA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Alprazolam used for?
A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
When will Alprazolam be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Alprazolam 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (anxiolytics)
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.