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Naloxone shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Naloxone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
ResolvedNALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
0.4MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02382482 · ended Aug 7, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedNALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02393042 · ended Jun 24, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedNALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
0.4MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02393034 · ended Oct 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedNALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 1MG/ML USP
1MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02148714 · ended Mar 20, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedNALOXONE INJECTABLE
0.4MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02458578 · ended Dec 30, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedNALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 1MG/ML USP
1MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02148714 · ended Dec 28, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedNALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 0.4MG/ML USP
0.4MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02148706 · ended Apr 5, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedINJECTABLE NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE
0.4MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02455935 · ended Sep 7, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedNALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 1MG/ML USP
1MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02148714 · ended Feb 12, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedNALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 0.4MG/ML USP
0.4MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02148706 · ended Jun 19, 2019 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedS.O.S. NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
0.4MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02453258 · ended Jul 1, 2019 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedNALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 1MG/ML USP
1MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02148714 · ended Jun 19, 2019 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Showing 12 of 18 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Naloxone. Health Canada has 18 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Naloxone is classified under “ALL OTHER THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS” (ATC V03AB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Naloxone be back in stock in Canada?
Naloxone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Naloxone 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.
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.