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Rupatadine (Rupall) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 9, 2026

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

An antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever and hives.

Products affected

0 / 2

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

RUPALL

1MG · SOLUTION · MEDEXUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

DIN 02456478 · ended Nov 9, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Resolved

APO-RUPATADINE

10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02553155 · ended Nov 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

APO-RUPATADINE

10MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC

DIN 02553155 · ended Dec 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

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

Rupatadine is classified under “ANTIHISTAMINES FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC R06AX).

Recent changes

Nov 9, 2026 Shortage resolved
Nov 5, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 30, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 9, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 New report filed
Oct 16, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 19, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
Oct 5, 2026 Status changed
Oct 5, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 5, 2026 → Oct 19, 2026
Sep 14, 2026 New report filed

Common questions

What is Rupatadine used for?

An antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as hay fever and hives.

When will Rupatadine be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Rupatadine 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.