Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Some Lorazepam products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 27 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 4, 2026.
A benzodiazepine used for the short-term relief of anxiety.
Products affected
2 / 27
In shortage since
Apr 21, 2026
Est. full return
Sep 4, 2026
Reports on file
117
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
LORAZEPAM SUBLINGUAL
1MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02410753 · since Jul 28, 2026, est. end Sep 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-LORAZEPAM
0.5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00655740 · since Apr 21, 2026, est. end May 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02243278 · ended Jun 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LORAZEPAM
2MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00637750 · ended Mar 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
ATIVAN
1MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02041464
Discontinued
ATIVAN
0.5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02041456
Resolved
TEVA-LORAZEPAM
2MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00637750 · ended Feb 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-LORAZEPAM
1MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00637742 · ended Feb 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
ATIVAN
2MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02041448
Discontinued
ATIVAN
1MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02041421
Discontinued
ATIVAN
0.5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02041413
Discontinued
ATIVAN
2MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02041472
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Lorazepam is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by AA PHARMA INC, APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. 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.
Lorazepam is classified under “ANXIOLYTICS” (ATC N05BA).
Recent changes
Jul 29, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Lorazepam used for?
A benzodiazepine used for the short-term relief of anxiety.
When will Lorazepam be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Sep 4, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Lorazepam 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.
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Possible alternatives in the same class (anxiolytics)
Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.