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Codeine shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Codeine products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 5 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 Jul 10, 2026.
In shortage since
Apr 15, 2026
Est. full return
Jul 10, 2026
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 shortageTEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · since Apr 15, 2026, est. end Jul 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Apr 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · ended Mar 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Feb 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Feb 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · ended Oct 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Aug 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinuedCODEINE 30
30MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02009757
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
30MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593451 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-CODEINE
15MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00593435 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCODEINE 30
30MG · TABLET · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DIN 02009757 · ended Mar 13, 2023 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
ResolvedTEVA-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
Codeine is currently affected by an active shortage report 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.
Codeine is classified under “COUGH SUPPRESSANTS EXCL. COMB. WITH EXPECTORANTS” (ATC R05DA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Codeine be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Codeine 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.
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.