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Misoprostol shortage status

No current shortage

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

Misoprostol has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

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

There are no active shortage reports for Misoprostol. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Misoprostol be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Misoprostol 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.