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Atovaquone (Mepron) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 19, 2026

Atovaquone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
8

Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
GLN-ATOVAQUONE
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
DIN 02528495 · ended Oct 16, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
MEPRON
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02217422 · ended Nov 21, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
GLN-ATOVAQUONE
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC.
DIN 02528495 · ended Oct 16, 2024 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
MEPRON
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02217422 · ended Nov 7, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEPRON
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02217422 · ended Sep 10, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEPRON
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02217422 · ended Jul 28, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
MEPRON
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02217422 · ended Apr 21, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEPRON
750MG · SUSPENSION · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02217422 · ended Mar 28, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

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

Atovaquone is classified under “AGENTS AGAINST AMOEBIASIS AND OTHER PROTOZOAL DIS.” (ATC P01AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Atovaquone be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Atovaquone 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.