Succinylcholine Chloride (Quelicin) shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Succinylcholine Chloride has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A muscle relaxant used during general anesthesia to aid intubation and surgery.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
18
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
QUELICIN
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038172 · ended Mar 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02422336 · ended Jan 31, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02422336 · ended Jan 3, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
20MG · SOLUTION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02501783 · ended Nov 30, 2023 · Shortage Due to the following:
1)Demand increase for the drug.
2)Shortage of an inactive ingredient.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
20MG · SOLUTION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02501783 · ended Aug 31, 2023 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02422336 · ended Sep 1, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
20MG · SOLUTION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02501783 · ended Oct 25, 2022 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
QUELICIN
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038172 · ended Sep 6, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · TELIP, LLC, A SUBSIDIARY OF TELIGENT, INC.
DIN 02422336 · ended Apr 26, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
20MG · SOLUTION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02501783 · ended Mar 28, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
QUELICIN
20MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00038172 · ended Jan 18, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION
20MG · SOLUTION · TELIGENT OU
DIN 02422336 · ended Mar 12, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 18 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Succinylcholine Chloride. Health Canada has 18 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Succinylcholine Chloride is classified under “MUSCLE RELAXANTS, PERIPHERALLY ACTING AGENTS” (ATC M03AB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Succinylcholine Chloride used for?
A muscle relaxant used during general anesthesia to aid intubation and surgery.
When will Succinylcholine Chloride be back in stock in Canada?
Succinylcholine Chloride has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Succinylcholine Chloride 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.