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Butalbital Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine Caffeine shortage status

Widespread shortage

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

Butalbital Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine Caffeine is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 4 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Jul 20, 2026.
Products affected
2 of 4
In shortage since
Feb 25, 2026
Est. full return
Jul 20, 2026
Reports on file
16
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
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2
50MG 330MG 30MG 40MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608181 · since Feb 25, 2026, est. end Jul 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/4
50MG 330MG 40MG 15MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608203 · since May 6, 2026, est. end Jul 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2
50MG 330MG 30MG 40MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608181
Resolved
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2
30MG 330MG 40MG 50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608181 · ended May 8, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FIORINAL-C 1/4
15MG 50MG 40MG 330MG · CAPSULE · ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00176192 · ended Oct 5, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2
30MG 330MG 40MG 50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608181 · ended Mar 22, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/4
50MG 15MG 330MG 40MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608203 · ended Jun 23, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/4
40MG 330MG 15MG 50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608203 · ended Jun 2, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/2
50MG 40MG 330MG 30MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608181 · ended Apr 14, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FIORINAL-C 1/4
330MG 50MG 15MG 40MG · CAPSULE · ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00176192 · ended Oct 21, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FIORINAL-C 1/2
330MG 40MG 30MG 50MG · CAPSULE · ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00176206 · ended Sep 30, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
TEVA-TECNAL C 1/4
330MG 50MG 15MG 40MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00608203 · ended Jul 8, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 16 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Butalbital Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine Caffeine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED.

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.

Butalbital Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine Caffeine is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Butalbital Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine Caffeine be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 20, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Butalbital Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine Caffeine 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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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.