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Isoproterenol shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Isoproterenol products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 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 Sep 18, 2026.
Products affected
1 / 2
In shortage since
Apr 13, 2026
Est. full return
Sep 18, 2026
Reports on file
5
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
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
0.2MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00897639 · since Apr 13, 2026, est. end Sep 18, 2026 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
0.2MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00897639 · ended Aug 4, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
1MG · SOLUTION · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02502623 · ended Jun 1, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
0.2MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00897639 · ended Mar 6, 2023 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
ISOPROTERENOL HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
0.2MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00897639 · ended Mar 10, 2022 · Shortage of an active ingredient.

What's happening

Isoproterenol is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED.

The reported cause is: shortage of an inactive ingredient or component. 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.

Isoproterenol is classified under “CARDIAC STIMULANTS EXCL. CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES” (ATC C01CA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Isoproterenol be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Sep 18, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Isoproterenol 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.

Related drugs (cardiac stimulants excl. cardiac glycosides)

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.