Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Also sold as: Oxyneo, Supeudol, Oxy.ir
Oxycodone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An opioid pain medication used to manage moderate to severe pain.
Products affected
0 / 35
Reports on file
78
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
APO-OXYCODONE CR
80.0MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02366789 · ended Nov 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXYCODONE CR
80.0MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02366789 · ended Jul 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXYCODONE CR
40MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02306530 · ended Apr 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-OXYCODONE CR
40MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02306530 · ended Sep 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SUPEUDOL 20
20MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02262983 · ended Aug 11, 2025 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
OXY.IR
5MG · TABLET · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02231934 · ended Aug 1, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUPEUDOL 5
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00789739 · ended May 19, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SUPEUDOL 10
10MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00443948 · ended May 19, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-OXYCODONE
20MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02319993 · ended Apr 24, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OXY.IR
10MG · TABLET · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02240131 · ended Nov 29, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
OXY.IR
5MG · TABLET · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02231934 · ended Nov 25, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUPEUDOL 10
10MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00392480 · ended Dec 13, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Oxycodone. Health Canada has 78 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Oxycodone is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AA).
Recent changes
Nov 5, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 30, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 6, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 9, 2026
New report filed
Sep 4, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 27, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 28, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
New report filed
Jul 16, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 24, 2026 → Jul 31, 2026
Common questions
What is Oxycodone used for?
An opioid pain medication used to manage moderate to severe pain.
When will Oxycodone be back in stock in Canada?
Oxycodone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Oxycodone 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.