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Salbutamol shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Salbutamol products are in shortage in Canada (6 of 23 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
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-SALBUTAMOL HFA
100MCG · METERED-DOSE AEROSOL · APOTEX INC
DIN 02245669 · since Jun 16, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-SALVENT AEM 100MCG
100MCG · METERED-DOSE AEROSOL · APOTEX INC
DIN 00790419 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-SALVENT 5MG/ML
5MG · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02046741 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-SALVENT STERULES
1MG · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02231488 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-SALVENT STERULES
2MG · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02231678 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-SALVENT STERULES
0.5MG · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02243828 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-SALBUTAMOL STERINEBS P.F.
2MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02173360 · ended Jun 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-SALBUTAMOL HFA
100MCG · METERED-DOSE AEROSOL · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02326450 · ended Mar 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedVENTOLIN HFA
100MCG · METERED-DOSE AEROSOL · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02241497 · ended Apr 24, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-SALBUTAMOL HFA
100MCG · METERED-DOSE AEROSOL · APOTEX INC
DIN 02245669 · ended Apr 3, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedSALBUTAMOL HFA
100MCG · METERED-DOSE AEROSOL · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02419858 · ended Mar 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPMS-SALBUTAMOL
1MG · SOLUTION · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02208229 · ended Feb 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Salbutamol is currently affected by 6 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.
Salbutamol is classified under “ADRENERGICS, INHALANTS” (ATC R03AC).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Salbutamol be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Salbutamol 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.