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Iron shortage status

No current shortage

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

Iron has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 of 2
Reports on file
11

Reports by product

Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · SOLUTION LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Oct 15, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · SOLUTION LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Mar 2, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · SOLUTION LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Sep 20, 2022 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · SOLUTION LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Apr 27, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Jan 15, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Discontinued
DEXIRON
50MG · LIQUID · LUITPOLD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02205963
Avoided
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Sep 12, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Apr 5, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Feb 15, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
DEXIRON
50MG · LIQUID · LUITPOLD PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02205963 · ended Feb 28, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FERRLECIT
12.5MG · LIQUID · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02243333 · ended Jul 17, 2017 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Iron. Health Canada has 11 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Iron is classified under “IRON PREPARATIONS” (ATC B03AC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Iron be back in stock in Canada?

Iron has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Iron 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.

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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.