DIN 02415593 · ended Dec 7, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Showing 12 of 24 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Tapentadol to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.
Tapentadol is classified under “OPIOIDS” (ATC N02AX).
Recent changes
Oct 5, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Tapentadol used for?
An opioid pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain.
When will Tapentadol 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 Tapentadol 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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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.
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.