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Haloperidol shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Haloperidol products are in shortage in Canada (6 of 16 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jul 10, 2026.
Products affected
6 / 16
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Est. full return
Jul 10, 2026
Reports on file
49
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
HALOPERIDOL INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02366010 · since Apr 15, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-HALOPERIDOL
0.5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00363685 · since Jun 10, 2026, est. end Jul 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-HALOPERIDOL TAB 10MG
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00463698 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO HALOPERIDOL TAB 0.5MG
.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00396796 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO HALOPERIDOL TAB 1MG
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00396818 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO HALOPERIDOL LIQ 2MG/ML
2MG · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 00587702 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-HALOPERIDOL
2MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00363669 · ended Jan 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HALOPERIDOL INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02366010 · ended Nov 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-HALOPERIDOL
1MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00363677 · ended Sep 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HALOPERIDOL LA
100MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02130300 · ended Sep 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-HALOPERIDOL
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00363650 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HALOPERIDOL LA
100MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02130300 · ended Jan 16, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 49 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Haloperidol is currently affected by 6 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED, TEVA CANADA LIMITED, APOTEX INC.

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. 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.

Haloperidol is classified under “ANTIPSYCHOTICS” (ATC N05AD).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Haloperidol be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Haloperidol 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.