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Liothyronine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Liothyronine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
7

Reports by product

Resolved
TEVA-LIOTHYRONINE
25MCG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02494345 · ended Apr 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CYTOMEL
25MCG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01919466 · ended May 26, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LIOTHYRONINE
5MCG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02494337 · ended Jan 19, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LIOTHYRONINE
5MCG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02494337 · ended Jul 8, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CYTOMEL
25MCG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 01919466 · ended Jun 26, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CYTOMEL
5MCG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01919458 · ended Mar 11, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CYTOMEL
5MCG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 01919458 · ended Jan 8, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Liothyronine. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Liothyronine is classified under “THYROID PREPARATIONS” (ATC H03AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Liothyronine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Liothyronine 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.

Related drugs (thyroid preparations)

Partial shortageLevothyroxine2 of 31 reported products affected · est. return May 8, 2026

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.