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
There are no active shortage reports for Dextroamphetamine. Health Canada has 33 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Dextroamphetamine is classified under “PSYCHOSTIMULANTS AND NOOTROPICS” (ATC N06BA).
Recent changes
Oct 29, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 29, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 30, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 9, 2026
Status changed
Sep 25, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 30, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 11, 2026
Shortage resolved
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?
Dextroamphetamine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Dextroamphetamine 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.