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Procyclidine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Procyclidine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

An anticholinergic used to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease and drug-induced tremors.

Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
4

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
PDP-PROCYCLIDINE
2.5MG · TABLET · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 00649392 · ended Aug 18, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PDP-PROCYCLIDINE
5MG · TABLET · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 00587354 · ended Aug 18, 2018 · .
Resolved
PDP-PROCYCLIDINE
2.5MG · ELIXIR · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 00587362 · ended Aug 18, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PDP-PROCYCLIDINE
2.5MG · TABLET · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 00649392 · ended Jun 6, 2017 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Procyclidine. Health Canada has 4 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Procyclidine is classified under “ANTICHOLINERGIC AGENTS” (ATC N04AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Procyclidine used for?

An anticholinergic used to relieve symptoms of Parkinson's disease and drug-induced tremors.

When will Procyclidine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Procyclidine 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.