Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Propranolol products are in shortage in Canada (8 of 17 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 10, 2026.
A beta blocker used to lower blood pressure, manage heart conditions and help prevent migraines.
Products affected
8 / 17
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Est. full return
Aug 10, 2026
Reports on file
66
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
TEVA-PROPRANOLOL
20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00740675 · since Jun 24, 2026, est. end Aug 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DIN 02491915 · ended Jun 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Propranolol is currently affected by 8 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, PFIZER CANADA ULC, APOTEX INC.
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.
Propranolol is classified under “BETA BLOCKING AGENTS” (ATC C07AA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Propranolol used for?
A beta blocker used to lower blood pressure, manage heart conditions and help prevent migraines.
When will Propranolol be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Propranolol 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.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.