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Morphine shortage status

Partial shortage

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

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. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jul 10, 2026.
Products affected
4 of 53
In shortage since
Jan 7, 2021
Est. full return
Jul 10, 2026
Reports on file
161
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
TEVA-MORPHINE SR
30MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02302772 · since Jun 3, 2026, est. end Jul 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
STATEX TABLET 25MG
25MG · TABLET · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 00594636 · since Apr 1, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
STATEX SUPPOSITORIES 30MG
30MG · SUPPOSITORY · PALADIN LABS INC
DIN 00639389 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
STATEX-SUPPOSITORIES 10MG
10MG · SUPPOSITORY · PALADIN LABS INC
DIN 00632201 · since Jan 7, 2021, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ MORPHINE SR
200MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02478897 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-MORPHINE SR
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02302799 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MORPHINE SULFATE INJECTION
15MG · SOLUTION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02500736 · ended Mar 27, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
MS CONTIN
60MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02014300 · ended Mar 10, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
SANDOZ MORPHINE SR
15MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02244790 · ended Sep 15, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
KADIAN
10MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02242163 · ended Aug 11, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
KADIAN
50MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02184443 · ended Aug 11, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
KADIAN
20MG · CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · BGP PHARMA ULC
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

Common questions

When will Morphine be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

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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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.