Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Metoclopramide has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A medicine used to relieve nausea and help the stomach empty.
Products affected
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Reports on file
20
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
METONIA
10MG · TABLET · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02230432 · ended Apr 27, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METONIA
10MG · TABLET · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02230432 · ended Apr 27, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
5MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185431 · ended Apr 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA
5MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02243563 · ended Mar 15, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
5MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185431 · ended Feb 14, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
5MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185431 · ended Dec 7, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA
5MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02243563 · ended Oct 5, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA
5MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02243563 · ended Jul 30, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA
5MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02243563 · ended Jun 28, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA
5MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02243563
Discontinued
METOCLOPRAMIDE OMEGA
5MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02243563
Resolved
METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
5MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02185431 · ended Feb 26, 2021 · 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 Metoclopramide. Health Canada has 20 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Metoclopramide is classified under “PROPULSIVES” (ATC A03FA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Metoclopramide used for?
A medicine used to relieve nausea and help the stomach empty.
When will Metoclopramide be back in stock in Canada?
Metoclopramide has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Metoclopramide 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.