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Oxazepam (Oxpam) shortage status

Widespread shortage

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

Oxazepam is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 6 of 10 reported products are affected. Manufacturers have not committed to a recovery date.

A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

Products affected
6 / 10
In shortage since
Feb 27, 2012
Reports on file
19
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Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
OXPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00414263 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
OXPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00414263 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
OXPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00414255 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
OXPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00414255 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
OXPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00414247 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
OXPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00414247 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
BIO-OXAZEPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02247179 · since Feb 27, 2012, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
BIO-OXAZEPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02247178 · since Feb 28, 2012, no end estimate · DORMANT
Active shortage
BIO-OXAZEPAM
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02247177 · since Feb 28, 2012, no end estimate · DORMANT
Resolved
APO-OXAZEPAM
30MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00402737 · ended Aug 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXAZEPAM
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00402680 · ended Sep 19, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
APO OXAZEPAM TAB 10MG
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00402680

Showing 12 of 19 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Oxazepam is currently affected by 6 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by BIOMED PHARMA.

The reported cause is: dormant. 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.

Oxazepam is classified under “ANXIOLYTICS” (ATC N05BA).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Oxazepam used for?

A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

When will Oxazepam 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 Oxazepam 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (anxiolytics)

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.

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.