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Mefenamic Acid shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Mefenamic Acid 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 Jul 17, 2026.
Products affected
1 of 2
In shortage since
Jun 30, 2026
Est. full return
Jul 17, 2026
Reports on file
9
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
MEFENAMIC
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02229452 · since Jun 30, 2026, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEFENAMIC
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02229452 · ended Mar 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEFENAMIC
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02229452 · ended Dec 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEFENAMIC
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02229452 · ended Sep 4, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEFENAMIC
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02229452 · ended Jan 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEFENAMIC
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02229452 · ended Jul 13, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
PONSTAN
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00155225
Resolved
PONSTAN
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00155225 · ended Jul 28, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
MEFENAMIC
250MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02229452

What's happening

Mefenamic Acid is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by AA PHARMA 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.

Mefenamic Acid is classified under “ANTIINFLAMMATORY/ANTIRHEUMATIC PROD.,NON-STEROIDS” (ATC M01AG).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Mefenamic Acid be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 17, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Mefenamic Acid 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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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.