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Caffeine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Caffeine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

Resolved
CAFFEINE CITRATE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02526778 · ended Apr 23, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CAFFEINE CITRATE ORAL SOLUTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02526751 · ended Oct 25, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
PEYONA
20MG · SOLUTION · CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.
DIN 02496771 · ended Jan 3, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
PEYONA
20MG · SOLUTION · CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.
DIN 02496771 · ended Aug 30, 2022 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Caffeine. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Caffeine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Caffeine 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.