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Bethanechol Chloride shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Bethanechol Chloride products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 3 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
1 of 3
In shortage since
Dec 11, 2023
Reports on file
7
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
DUVOID
50MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 01947923 · since Dec 11, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DUVOID
25MG · TABLET · ENDO OPERATIONS LTD.
DIN 01947931 · ended Jul 10, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
DUVOID
25MG · TABLET · PALADIN PHARMA INC.
DIN 01947931 · ended Nov 18, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
DUVOID
25MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 01947931 · ended May 1, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
DUVOID
10MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 01947958 · ended Mar 27, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
DUVOID TABLETS 10 MG
10MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 01947958 · ended Jan 22, 2021 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
DUVOID TABLETS 25 MG
25MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC
DIN 01947931 · ended Apr 19, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

Bethanechol Chloride is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by PALADIN LABS 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.

Bethanechol Chloride is classified under “PARASYMPATHOMIMETICS” (ATC N07AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Bethanechol Chloride 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 Bethanechol Chloride 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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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.