Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 21, 2026
Oxytocin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A hormone used to induce or strengthen labor and control bleeding after childbirth.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
19
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00497398 · ended Sep 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00497398 · ended Sep 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00497398
Discontinued
OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00497398
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION, USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139561 · ended Jan 8, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00497398 · ended Jan 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION, USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139561 · ended Jun 19, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00497398 · ended May 29, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION, USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139561 · ended Mar 1, 2023
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION, USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139561 · ended Apr 1, 2023 · On 100% allocation
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION, USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139561 · ended Nov 1, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OXYTOCIN INJECTION, USP
10UNIT · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02139561 · ended Jan 1, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 19 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Oxytocin. Health Canada has 19 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Oxytocin is classified under “POSTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES” (ATC H01BB).
Recent changes
Sep 21, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 21, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 21, 2026
Status changed
Sep 21, 2026
Status changed
Sep 18, 2026
New report filed
Sep 18, 2026
New report filed
Aug 13, 2026
Status changed
Aug 12, 2026
New report filed
Aug 12, 2026
Status changed
Aug 12, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 31, 2026 → Jan 11, 2027
Common questions
What is Oxytocin used for?
A hormone used to induce or strengthen labor and control bleeding after childbirth.
When will Oxytocin be back in stock in Canada?
Oxytocin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Oxytocin 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.