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Entacapone shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Entacapone products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 4 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.
Products affected
1 / 4
In shortage since
Jun 24, 2026
Est. full return
Jul 20, 2026
Reports on file
26
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 shortage
TEVA-ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02375559 · since Jun 24, 2026, est. end Jul 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02380005 · ended Jun 1, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02375559 · ended Apr 15, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02380005 · ended May 26, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
TEVA-ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02375559 · ended Aug 28, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02380005 · ended Jul 22, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
SANDOZ ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02380005 · ended Dec 19, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02375559 · ended Aug 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02380005 · ended Apr 21, 2023 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
SANDOZ ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02380005 · ended Oct 19, 2022 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
SANDOZ ENTACAPONE
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02380005 · ended Apr 28, 2022 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
COMTAN
200MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02243763 · ended Mar 10, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 26 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Entacapone is currently affected by an active shortage report 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.

Entacapone is classified under “DOPAMINERGIC AGENTS” (ATC N04BX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Entacapone 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 Entacapone 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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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.