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Propofol shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Propofol products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 4 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Apr 8, 2020
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageTEVA-PROPOFOL
10MG · EMULSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02437961 · since Jul 29, 2020, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageTEVA-PROPOFOL
10MG · EMULSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02437961 · since Apr 8, 2020, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPROPOFOL INJECTION
10MG · EMULSION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02244379 · ended Aug 23, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
AvoidedDIPRIVAN 1%
10MG · EMULSION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02018950 · ended Jul 18, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
AvoidedDIPRIVAN 1%
10MG · EMULSION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02018950 · ended Jun 25, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
AvoidedDIPRIVAN 1%
10MG · EMULSION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02018950 · ended May 9, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
AvoidedDIPRIVAN 1%
10MG · EMULSION · ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
DIN 02018950 · ended May 9, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
AvoidedPROPOFOL INJECTION
10MG · EMULSION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02244379 · ended Apr 11, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
AvoidedPROPOFOL INJECTION
10MG · EMULSION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02244379 · ended Apr 11, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedPROPOFOL INJECTION
10MG · EMULSION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02244379 · ended May 2, 2024 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedPROPOFOL INJECTION
10MG · EMULSION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02244379 · ended Jan 10, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedPMS-PROPOFOL
10MG · EMULSION · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02244379 · ended Jun 9, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Showing 12 of 18 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Propofol is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
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.
Propofol is classified under “ANESTHETICS, GENERAL” (ATC N01AX).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Propofol 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 Propofol 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.
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.