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Tapentadol shortage status

No current shortage

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

Tapentadol has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 8
Reports on file
23

Reports by product

Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
200MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02415607 · ended Jul 10, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA IR
50MG · TABLET (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02378272 · ended Apr 22, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA IR
100MG · TABLET (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02378299 · ended Apr 1, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA IR
75MG · TABLET (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02378280 · ended Apr 1, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02415585 · ended Mar 25, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
150MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02415593 · ended Mar 25, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02415577 · ended Mar 25, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
250MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02415615 · ended Mar 25, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA IR
50MG · TABLET (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02378272 · ended Feb 20, 2023 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
50MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02415577 · ended Dec 7, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
150MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD.
DIN 02415593 · ended Dec 7, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
NUCYNTA EXTENDED-RELEASE
200MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · ENDO VENTURES LTD
DIN 02415607 · ended Apr 29, 2020 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Showing 12 of 23 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Tapentadol. Health Canada has 23 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Tapentadol is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Tapentadol be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Tapentadol 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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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.