DIN 02238998 · ended Apr 8, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TRINIPATCH 0.4
0.4MG · PATCH · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 02230733 · ended Feb 7, 2024 · Release process delays
Resolved
NITROJECT
50MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 00778869 · ended Dec 13, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NITROSTAT
0.6MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00037621 · ended Oct 25, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
NITROSTAT
0.3MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00037613 · ended Oct 20, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
NITROSTAT
0.3MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 00037613 · ended Jul 20, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Showing 12 of 42 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Nitroglycerin. Health Canada has 42 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Nitroglycerin is classified under “VASODILATORS USED IN CARDIAC DISEASES” (ATC C01DA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Nitroglycerin used for?
A vasodilator used to prevent and relieve chest pain (angina).
When will Nitroglycerin be back in stock in Canada?
Nitroglycerin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Nitroglycerin 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.