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Sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 20, 2026

Some Sildenafil products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 29 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 Nov 10, 2026.

A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension.

Products affected
1 / 29
In shortage since
Jul 15, 2026
Est. full return
Nov 10, 2026
Reports on file
88
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Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
REVATIO
0.8MG · SOLUTION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02341611 · since Jul 15, 2026, est. end Nov 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
REVATIO
0.8MG · SOLUTION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02341611 · ended May 21, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
VIAGRA
50MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02239767 · ended May 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIAGRA
25MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02239766 · ended Mar 19, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
REVATIO
20MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02279401 · ended Feb 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
VIAGRA
50MG · TABLET · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02239767 · ended Feb 9, 2026 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
TEVA-SILDENAFIL R
20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02319500 · ended Jan 14, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-SILDENAFIL
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02308746 · ended Dec 17, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS-SILDENAFIL R
20MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02412179 · ended Nov 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-SILDENAFIL
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02308754 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SILDENAFIL
50MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02317575 · ended Jan 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-SILDENAFIL
50MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02414376 · ended Nov 15, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Sildenafil is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by BGP PHARMA ULC.

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.

Sildenafil is classified under “OTHER ANTIHYPERTENSIVES” (ATC C02KX).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Sildenafil used for?

A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension.

When will Sildenafil be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Nov 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Sildenafil 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.

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Possible alternatives in the same class (other antihypertensives)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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.