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Prucalopride shortage status
Widespread shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Prucalopride is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 4 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Apr 3, 2026.
In shortage since
Nov 18, 2025
Est. full return
Apr 3, 2026
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 shortageAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491605 · since Dec 9, 2025, est. end Apr 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · since Nov 18, 2025, est. end Apr 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02493489 · ended Apr 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491605 · ended Oct 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Oct 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP PRUCALOPRIDE
2MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02493497 · ended Jul 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02493489 · ended Jul 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Jun 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Aug 8, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Mar 28, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Nov 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-PRUCALOPRIDE
2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491605 · ended Nov 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 18 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Prucalopride is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by 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.
Prucalopride is classified under “DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION” (ATC A06AX).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Prucalopride be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Apr 3, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Prucalopride 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.