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Quinine shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Quinine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 11 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 Dec 30, 2022.
In shortage since
Apr 1, 2020
Est. full return
Dec 30, 2022
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 shortageJAMP-QUININE
300MG · CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02445204 · since Apr 1, 2020, est. end Dec 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageJAMP-QUININE
200MG · CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02445190 · since Apr 1, 2020, est. end Dec 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-QUININE
300MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021016 · ended Jun 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-QUININE
300MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021016 · ended Oct 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-QUININE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021008 · ended Oct 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPRO-QUININE - 200
200MG · CAPSULE · PRO DOC LIMITEE
DIN 02311216 · ended Jun 21, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
DiscontinuedQUININE - ODAN
200MG · CAPSULE · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00695440
ResolvedQUININE - ODAN
300MG · CAPSULE · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00695459 · ended Dec 30, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-QUININE
300MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021016 · ended Dec 7, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-QUININE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021008 · ended Dec 7, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-QUININE
200MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021008 · ended Jan 19, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedAPO-QUININE
300MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02254522
Showing 12 of 30 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Quinine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION.
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.
Quinine is classified under “ANTIMALARIALS” (ATC P01BC).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Quinine be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 30, 2022. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Quinine 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.