Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Oxcarbazepine products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 8 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and seizures.
Products affected
3 / 8
In shortage since
Oct 12, 2018
Reports on file
18
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
JAMP-OXCARBAZEPINE
600MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02440733 · since Oct 12, 2018, est. end Dec 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-OXCARBAZEPINE
300MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02440725 · since Oct 12, 2018, est. end Dec 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-OXCARBAZEPINE
150MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02440717 · since Oct 12, 2018, est. end Dec 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXCARBAZEPINE
300MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02284308 · ended May 9, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXCARBAZEPINE
150MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02284294 · ended May 9, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02242069 · ended Dec 3, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
Showing 12 of 18 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Oxcarbazepine is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.
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.
Oxcarbazepine is classified under “ANTIEPILEPTICS” (ATC N03AF).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Oxcarbazepine used for?
An anticonvulsant used to treat epilepsy and seizures.
When will Oxcarbazepine 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 Oxcarbazepine 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 (antiepileptics)
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.
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.