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Ketamine shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Ketamine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246796 · ended Dec 12, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246796 · ended Sep 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedKETAMINE INJECTION, BP
50MG · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02535645 · ended Aug 22, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedKETALAR
10MG · SOLUTION · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 00224391 · ended Mar 18, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
10MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246795 · ended Dec 22, 2023 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246796 · ended Jul 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246796 · ended Dec 22, 2023 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
10MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246795 · ended Dec 22, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246796 · ended Nov 22, 2023 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedKETALAR
10MG · SOLUTION · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 00224391 · ended Oct 6, 2023 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
ResolvedKETALAR
50MG · SOLUTION · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 00224405 · ended Jul 30, 2023 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
ResolvedKETAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
50MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02246796 · ended Jul 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 20 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Ketamine. Health Canada has 20 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Ketamine is classified under “ANESTHETICS, GENERAL” (ATC N01AX).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Ketamine be back in stock in Canada?
Ketamine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Ketamine 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.
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.