Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026
Prucalopride has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A gut motility medication used to treat chronic constipation.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
18
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Mar 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491605 · ended Mar 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02493489 · ended Apr 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
2MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491605 · ended Oct 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Oct 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP PRUCALOPRIDE
2MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02493497 · ended Jul 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02493489 · ended Jul 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Jun 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Aug 8, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Mar 28, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-PRUCALOPRIDE
1MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02491591 · ended Nov 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-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
There are no active shortage reports for Prucalopride. Health Canada has 18 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Prucalopride is classified under “DRUGS FOR CONSTIPATION” (ATC A06AX).
Recent changes
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Common questions
What is Prucalopride used for?
A gut motility medication used to treat chronic constipation.
When will Prucalopride be back in stock in Canada?
Prucalopride has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Prucalopride 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.