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Propranolol shortage status

Partial shortage

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.
Products affected
8 / 17
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Est. full return
Aug 10, 2026
Reports on file
66
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 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.
Active shortage
INDERAL-LA
120MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02042266 · since Feb 24, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
INDERAL-LA
160MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02042274 · since Feb 24, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
INDERAL-LA
80MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02042258 · since Feb 21, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
INDERAL-LA
60MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE) · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02042231 · since Feb 21, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO PROPRANOLOL TAB 80MG
80MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00402761 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO PROPRANOLOL TAB 10MG
10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00402788 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO PROPRANOLOL TAB 120MG
120MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00504335 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Anticipated
LUPIN-PROPRANOLOL LA
60MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) · LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02491893 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
LUPIN-PROPRANOLOL LA
80MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) · LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02491907 · ended Jun 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LUPIN-PROPRANOLOL LA
60MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) · LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02491893 · ended Jun 12, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LUPIN-PROPRANOLOL LA
120MG · CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE) · LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED
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

Common questions

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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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.