rxstat › Shortages › Esmolol

Esmolol shortage status

No current shortage

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

Esmolol has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
8

Reports by product

Resolved
BREVIBLOC INJECTION 10MG/ML
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02188880 · ended Nov 13, 2025 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
BREVIBLOC PREMIXED INJECTION
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02309238 · ended Mar 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BREVIBLOC PREMIXED INJECTION
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02309238 · ended Jun 28, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
BREVIBLOC INJECTION 10MG/ML
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02188880 · ended Nov 9, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BREVIBLOC PREMIXED INJECTION
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02309238 · ended Jan 2, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BREVIBLOC PREMIXED INJECTION
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02309238 · ended Sep 16, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
BREVIBLOC INJECTION 10MG/ML
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02188880 · ended May 9, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BREVIBLOC PREMIXED INJECTION
10MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02309238 · ended Aug 8, 2017 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Esmolol. Health Canada has 8 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Esmolol is classified under “BETA BLOCKING AGENTS” (ATC C07AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Esmolol be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Esmolol 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 (beta blocking agents)

Widespread shortageLabetalol4 of 8 reported products affected · est. return May 8, 2026Widespread shortageNadolol2 of 2 reported products affected · est. return Jun 26, 2026Partial shortageAcebutolol2 of 21 reported products affectedPartial shortageAtenolol7 of 34 reported products affectedPartial shortageCarvedilol8 of 30 reported products affected · est. return Jul 24, 2026Partial shortageMetoprolol4 of 37 reported products affected · est. return Dec 31, 2026

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.