Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Also sold as: Statex, Ms.ir, M-Ediat, Kadian
Some Morphine products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 53 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
An opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Products affected
4 / 53
In shortage since
Jan 7, 2021
Reports on file
161
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).
DIN 02184435 · ended Aug 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Morphine is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, PALADIN LABS INC., PALADIN LABS 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.
Morphine is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Morphine used for?
An opioid pain medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
When will Morphine be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Morphine 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.