Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Metoprolol products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 37 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 Dec 31, 2026.
A beta blocker used to lower blood pressure and manage heart conditions.
Products affected
4 / 37
In shortage since
Aug 7, 2015
Est. full return
Dec 31, 2026
Reports on file
154
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
JAMP-METOPROLOL-L
50MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02356821 · since Jan 12, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-METOPROLOL-L
100MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02356848 · since Jan 12, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-METOPROLOL-L
100MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02356848 · since Jan 12, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
METOPROLOL
50MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02350394 · since Sep 3, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-METOPROLOL SR
200MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02285177 · since Aug 7, 2015, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Anticipated
METOPROLOL
100MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02350408 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-METOPROLOL
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00618640 · ended Mar 19, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-METOPROLOL
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00648043 · ended Dec 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-METOPROLOL
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00618640 · ended Oct 9, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-METOPROLOL
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00648035 · ended Oct 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-METOPROLOL
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00648035 · ended Oct 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP-METOPROLOL-L
50MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02356821 · ended Sep 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Metoprolol is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, SANIS HEALTH 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.
Metoprolol is classified under “BETA BLOCKING AGENTS” (ATC C07AB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Metoprolol used for?
A beta blocker used to lower blood pressure and manage heart conditions.
When will Metoprolol be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Metoprolol 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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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.