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Chlorpromazine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Chlorpromazine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
8

Reports by product

Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232831 · ended Nov 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
25.0MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232823 · ended Nov 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
50.0MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232807 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
25.0MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232823 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232831 · ended Nov 25, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232831 · ended May 7, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232831 · ended Apr 8, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CHLORPROMAZINE
25.0MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232823 · ended Jul 30, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

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

Chlorpromazine is classified under “ANTIPSYCHOTICS” (ATC N05AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Chlorpromazine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Chlorpromazine 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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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.