Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 2, 2026
Codeine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An opioid used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to suppress cough.
Products affected
0 / 5
Reports on file
23
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · ended Aug 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Apr 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · ended Mar 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Feb 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Feb 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · ended Oct 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Aug 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
CODEINE 30
30MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02009757
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE 30
30MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02009757 · ended Mar 13, 2023 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
TEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Dec 21, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 23 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Codeine. Health Canada has 23 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Codeine is classified under “COUGH SUPPRESSANTS EXCL. COMB. WITH EXPECTORANTS” (ATC R05DA).
Recent changes
Sep 2, 2026
Shortage resolved
Jul 31, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 30, 2026 → Aug 10, 2026
Jul 20, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 10, 2026 → Jul 30, 2026
Common questions
What is Codeine used for?
An opioid used to relieve mild to moderate pain and to suppress cough.
When will Codeine be back in stock in Canada?
Codeine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Codeine 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.