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Loratadine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Loratadine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A non-drowsy antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms.

Products affected

0 / 2

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

APO-LORATADINE

10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02243880 · ended Apr 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

LORATADINE

10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02366444 · ended Jul 25, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

LORATADINE

10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02366444 · ended May 15, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Loratadine. Health Canada has 3 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Loratadine is classified under “ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC R06AX).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Loratadine used for?

A non-drowsy antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms.

When will Loratadine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Loratadine 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.