Misoprostol shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 29, 2026

Some Misoprostol 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 Aug 7, 2026.

A prostaglandin medicine used to protect the stomach and in certain obstetric uses.

Products affected

1 / 2

In shortage since

Jul 14, 2026

Est. full return

Aug 7, 2026

Reports on file

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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

MISOPROSTOL

200MCG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02244023 · since Jul 14, 2026, est. end Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MISOPROSTOL

200MCG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02244023 · ended Feb 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MISOPROSTOL

200MCG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02244023 · ended May 16, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MISOPROSTOL

100MCG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02244022 · ended May 12, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MISOPROSTOL

200MCG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02244023 · ended Jul 4, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

Misoprostol 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.

Misoprostol is classified under “DRUGS FOR PEPTIC ULCER AND GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)” (ATC A02BB).

Recent changes

Jul 29, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 31, 2026 → Aug 7, 2026
Jul 16, 2026 New report filed

Common questions

What is Misoprostol used for?

A prostaglandin medicine used to protect the stomach and in certain obstetric uses.

When will Misoprostol be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 7, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Misoprostol 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 (drugs for peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd))

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.

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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.