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Cetirizine shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Cetirizine products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 15 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Dec 31, 2023.
In shortage since
Apr 12, 2023
Est. full return
Dec 31, 2023
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 shortageJAMP-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02451778 · since Apr 12, 2023, est. end Dec 31, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedNAT-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC
DIN 02496461 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedNAT-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · NATCO PHARMA (CANADA) INC
DIN 02496488 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP CETIRIZINE TABLETS
20MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02517353 · ended Dec 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02528681 · ended Sep 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCETIRIZINE EXTRA STRENGTH
10MG · TABLET
CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02517566 · ended Jan 3, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET
TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02466171 · ended Jun 13, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02453363 · ended Mar 31, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-CETIRIZINE
20MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02453363 · ended Dec 3, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02231603 · ended Dec 9, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-CETIRIZINE
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02231603 · ended Aug 28, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedALLERGY RELIEF
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240266 · ended Aug 21, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 19 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Cetirizine is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.
The reported cause is: other (please describe in comments). 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.
Cetirizine is classified under “ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC R06AE).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Cetirizine be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 31, 2023. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Cetirizine 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.