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Fluoxetine shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Fluoxetine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 36 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
Products affected
2 / 36
In shortage since
Aug 1, 2024
Reports on file
112
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
ACH-FLUOXETINE
20MG · CAPSULE · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02383241 · since Aug 20, 2024, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
ACH-FLUOXETINE
10MG · CAPSULE · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02393441 · since Sep 15, 2024, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
ACH-FLUOXETINE
20MG · CAPSULE · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02383241 · since Aug 1, 2024, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
JAMP-FLUOXETINE
20MG · CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02386402 · ended Jul 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP-FLUOXETINE
10MG · CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02401894 · ended Jul 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUOXETINE
20MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02286076 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUOXETINE
20MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02286076 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FLUOXETINE
10MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02286068 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-FLUOXETINE
10MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02216353 · ended Mar 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-FLUOXETINE
20MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02216590 · ended Jan 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-FLUOXETINE
60MG · CAPSULE · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02464659 · ended Dec 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PRO-FLUOXETINE
10MG · CAPSULE · PRO DOC LIMITEE
DIN 02314991 · ended Nov 28, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Fluoxetine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC.

The reported cause is: requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices. 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.

Fluoxetine is classified under “ANTIDEPRESSANTS” (ATC N06AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Fluoxetine 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 Fluoxetine 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.