Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine Spansule Src, Dexedrine) shortage status
Widespread shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 1, 2026
Also sold as: Dexedrine Spansule Src, Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansule
Dextroamphetamine is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 3 of 6 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Sep 11, 2026.
A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
Products affected
3 / 6
In shortage since
Apr 8, 2026
Est. full return
Sep 11, 2026
Reports on file
33
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
DEXTROAMPHETAMINE
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02443236 · since Aug 25, 2026, est. end Sep 11, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02448319 · ended Apr 24, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 33 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Dextroamphetamine is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by AA PHARMA INC, 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.
Dextroamphetamine is classified under “PSYCHOSTIMULANTS AND NOOTROPICS” (ATC N06BA).
Recent changes
Sep 1, 2026
New report filed
Aug 26, 2026
New report filed
Jul 31, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 20, 2026 → Aug 30, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jun 30, 2026 → Aug 30, 2026
Common questions
What is Dextroamphetamine used for?
A stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.
When will Dextroamphetamine be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Sep 11, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Dextroamphetamine 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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.