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Formoterol shortage status

Discontinued

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

Formoterol products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Reports by product

Discontinued

FORADIL DRY POWDER CAPSULES FOR INHALATION

12MCG · CAPSULE · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

DIN 02230898

Resolved

FORADIL DRY POWDER CAPSULES FOR INHALATION

12MCG · CAPSULE · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

DIN 02230898 · ended Sep 9, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

FORADIL DRY POWDER CAPSULES FOR INHALATION

12MCG · CAPSULE · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

DIN 02230898 · ended Aug 14, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

One or more Formoterol products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Formoterol is classified under “ADRENERGICS, INHALANTS” (ATC R03AC).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

When will Formoterol 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 Formoterol 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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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.