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Dextroamphetamine shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Dextroamphetamine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 6 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 20, 2026.
In shortage since
Apr 8, 2026
Est. full return
Jul 20, 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-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR
10MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02448319 · since Apr 30, 2026, est. end Jul 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageTEVA-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR
15MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02448327 · since Apr 8, 2026, est. end Jun 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedDEXTROAMPHETAMINE
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02443236 · ended Apr 14, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR
10MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02448319 · ended Apr 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR
15MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02448327 · ended Feb 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedDEXEDRINE SPANSULE
10MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · ENDO OPERATIONS LTD.
DIN 01924559 · ended Nov 20, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR
10MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02448319 · ended Nov 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedDEXTROAMPHETAMINE
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02443236 · ended Nov 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedACT DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR
15MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02448327 · ended Apr 24, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedACT DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR
10MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02448319 · ended Apr 24, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedDEXEDRINE SPANSULE SRC 15MG
15MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 01924567 · ended Mar 27, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedDEXEDRINE SPANSULE SRC 10MG
10MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 01924559 · ended Mar 27, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Showing 12 of 31 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Dextroamphetamine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports 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.
Dextroamphetamine is classified under “PSYCHOSTIMULANTS AND NOOTROPICS” (ATC N06BA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Dextroamphetamine be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 20, 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.
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.