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Mexiletine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Mexiletine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
13

Reports by product

Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230359 · ended Apr 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230360 · ended Nov 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230359 · ended Nov 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230359 · ended Jul 4, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230360 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230360 · ended Aug 19, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230359 · ended Aug 18, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230360 · ended Mar 24, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230360 · ended Jan 20, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230359 · ended Jul 22, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230360 · ended Jun 17, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MEXILETINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02230359 · ended Feb 15, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 13 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Mexiletine. Health Canada has 13 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Mexiletine is classified under “ANTIARRHYTHMICS, CLASS I AND III” (ATC C01BB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Mexiletine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Mexiletine 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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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.