Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Indomethacin products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 7 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 Oct 10, 2026.
An anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation from arthritis and gout.
Products affected
3 / 7
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Est. full return
Oct 10, 2026
Reports on file
14
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
TEVA-INDOMETHACIN
50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00337439 · since Feb 18, 2026, est. end Oct 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO INDOMETHACIN CAP 25MG
25MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00611158 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO INDOMETHACIN CAP 50MG
50MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00611166 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-INDOMETHACIN
50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00337439 · ended Oct 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ODAN-INDOMETHACIN
100MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02231800 · ended Jun 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
AURO-INDOMETHACIN
50MG · CAPSULE · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02499223
Resolved
TEVA-INDOMETHACIN
25MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00337420 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN
50MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02231799
Resolved
SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN
50MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02231799 · ended Apr 18, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN
100MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02231800
Resolved
SANDOZ INDOMETHACIN
100MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02231800 · ended Apr 4, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-INDOMETHACIN
25MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00337420 · ended Apr 14, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 14 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Indomethacin is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by 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.
Indomethacin is classified under “ANTIINFLAMMATORY/ANTIRHEUMATIC PROD.,NON-STEROIDS” (ATC M01AB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Indomethacin used for?
An anti-inflammatory (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation from arthritis and gout.
When will Indomethacin be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Oct 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Indomethacin 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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.