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Piroxicam shortage status

No current shortage

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

Piroxicam has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
11

Reports by product

Discontinued
TEVA-PIROXICAM
10MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695718
Resolved
TEVA-PIROXICAM
10MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695718 · ended Aug 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PIROXICAM
20MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695696 · ended Feb 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PIROXICAM
20MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695696 · ended Oct 18, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PIROXICAM
20MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695696 · ended Jul 4, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO PIROXICAM CAP 20MG
20MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00642894 · ended Mar 22, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PIROXICAM
20MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695696 · ended Apr 20, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO PIROXICAM CAP 10MG
10MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00642886 · ended Apr 14, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PIROXICAM
10MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695718 · ended Nov 6, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO PIROXICAM CAP 10MG
10MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00642886 · ended Oct 29, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PIROXICAM
10MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00695718 · ended Apr 15, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Piroxicam. Health Canada has 11 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Piroxicam is classified under “ANTIINFLAMMATORY/ANTIRHEUMATIC PROD.,NON-STEROIDS” (ATC M01AC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Piroxicam be back in stock in Canada?

Piroxicam has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Piroxicam 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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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.