Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 31, 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 / 4
Reports on file
17
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 100MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02163748 · ended Jul 30, 2026 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02230302 · ended Jan 4, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02230302 · ended Sep 8, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 150MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
150MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02163780 · ended Jun 20, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 100MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02163748 · ended Jun 9, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02230302 · ended Jun 9, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 200MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
200MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02163799 · ended Jan 11, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02230302 · ended Jan 11, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 150MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
150MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02163780 · ended Nov 15, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02230302 · ended Dec 21, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CODEINE CONTIN 100MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02163748 · ended Dec 21, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Avoided
CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02230302 · ended Aug 19, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Showing 12 of 17 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Codeine. Health Canada has 17 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
Jul 31, 2026
Shortage resolved
Jul 17, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 1, 2026 → Aug 14, 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.