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Ritonavir (Norvir) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 2, 2026

Ritonavir has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

Products affected

0 / 3

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

To be discontinued

NORVIR

100MG · TABLET · ABBVIE CORPORATION

DIN 02357593

Resolved

AURO-RITONAVIR

100MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC

DIN 02523620 · ended Nov 15, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.

Discontinued

NORVIR

80MG · SOLUTION · ABBVIE CORPORATION

DIN 02229145

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Ritonavir. Health Canada has 3 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Ritonavir is classified under “DIRECT ACTING ANTIVIRALS” (ATC J05AE).

Recent changes

Oct 2, 2026 New report filed

Common questions

When will Ritonavir be back in stock in Canada?

Ritonavir has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Ritonavir 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.