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Folic Acid shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Folic Acid has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
ResolvedFOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP
5MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139480 · ended Jan 26, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedJAMP-FOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02366061 · ended Mar 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00426849 · ended Feb 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP-FOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02366061 · ended Jul 19, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00426849 · ended Dec 22, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00426849 · ended Oct 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00426849 · ended Jul 24, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedSANDOZ FOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02285673
ResolvedSANDOZ FOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02285673 · ended Jun 20, 2023 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedSANDOZ FOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02285673 · ended Mar 25, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP
5MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139480 · ended Jan 20, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ FOLIC ACID
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02285673 · ended Nov 24, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 22 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Folic Acid. Health Canada has 22 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Folic Acid is classified under “VITAMIN B12 AND FOLIC ACID” (ATC B03BB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Folic Acid be back in stock in Canada?
Folic Acid has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Folic Acid 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.
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.