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Epinephrine Bupivacaine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Epinephrine Bupivacaine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
14

Reports by product

Resolved
MARCAINE E
0.182MG 100MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241916 · ended Apr 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
0.182MG 50MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241915 · ended Mar 24, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
0.182MG 100MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241916 · ended Sep 12, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
0.182MG 50MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241915 · ended Sep 12, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
0.182MG 50MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241915 · ended Sep 19, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
50MG 0.182MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241915 · ended Aug 26, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
100MG 0.182MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241916 · ended Aug 26, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
5.0MG 9.1MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241916 · ended Aug 24, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
2.5MG 9.1MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02241915 · ended Apr 1, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
5.0MG 9.1MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02241916 · ended Feb 8, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
2.5MG 9.1MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02241915 · ended Oct 16, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MARCAINE E
5.0MG 9.1MCG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 02241916 · ended Jul 23, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 14 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Epinephrine Bupivacaine. Health Canada has 14 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Epinephrine Bupivacaine is classified under “ANESTHETICS, LOCAL” (ATC N01BB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Epinephrine Bupivacaine be back in stock in Canada?

Epinephrine Bupivacaine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Epinephrine Bupivacaine 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.

Related drugs (anesthetics, local)

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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.