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Naltrexone shortage status

No current shortage

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

Naltrexone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Reports by product

Resolved

REVIA

50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED

DIN 02213826 · ended Jul 2, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

REVIA

50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED

DIN 02213826 · ended Feb 12, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

REVIA

50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED

DIN 02213826 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Mar 24, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Aug 27, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Jul 8, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Mar 12, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended May 1, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Aug 16, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Jan 28, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Sep 24, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-NALTREXONE

50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02444275 · ended Jan 15, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 13 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Naltrexone. Health Canada has 13 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Naltrexone is classified under “DRUGS USED IN ADDICTIVE DISORDERS” (ATC N07BB).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

When will Naltrexone be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Naltrexone 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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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.