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Diclofenac (Voltaren Rapide) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 3, 2026

Some Diclofenac products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 8 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation.

Products affected
1 / 8
In shortage since
Nov 11, 2019
Reports on file
25
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Shortage history

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Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
APO-DICLO RAPIDE 50 MG TABLETS
50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02243433 · since Nov 11, 2019, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SANDOZ DICLOFENAC RAPIDE
50MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02261774
Resolved
SANDOZ DICLOFENAC RAPIDE
50MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02261774 · ended Nov 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
VOLTAREN RAPIDE
50MG · TABLET · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00881635
Resolved
TARO-DICLOFENAC POTASSIUM POWDER FOR ORAL SOLUTION
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02564475 · ended Sep 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ DICLOFENAC RAPIDE
50MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02261774 · ended Aug 17, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
TEVA-DICLOFENAC-K
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02239355
Discontinued
TEVA-DICLOFENAC-K
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02239355
Resolved
VOLTAREN RAPIDE
50MG · TABLET · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00881635 · ended Dec 19, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ DICLOFENAC RAPIDE
50MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02261774 · ended Dec 2, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DICLOFENAC K
50MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02351684 · ended Mar 1, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ DICLOFENAC RAPIDE
50MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02261774 · ended Jan 18, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Showing 12 of 25 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Diclofenac is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC.

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.

Diclofenac is classified under “ANTIINFLAMMATORY/ANTIRHEUMATIC PROD.,NON-STEROIDS” (ATC M01AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Diclofenac used for?

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation.

When will Diclofenac be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Diclofenac 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (antiinflammatory/antirheumatic prod.,non-steroids)

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.

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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.