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Tramadol shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Tramadol products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 21 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 Jun 26, 2026.
Products affected
2 / 21
In shortage since
Apr 10, 2023
Est. full return
Jun 26, 2026
Reports on file
62
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 shortage
TRIDURAL
300MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 02296411 · since Mar 8, 2024, est. end Jun 15, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-TRAMADOL ER
300MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02450445 · since Apr 10, 2023, est. end Jun 26, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TRAMADOL ER
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02450429 · ended May 6, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TRIDURAL
200MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 02296403 · ended Dec 10, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
TRIDURAL
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PALADIN PHARMA INC.
DIN 02296381 · ended Dec 10, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TRAMADOL ER
200MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02450437 · ended Jun 26, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYTRAM XL
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PURDUE PHARMA
DIN 02360349 · ended Jun 17, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TRAMADOL ER
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02450429 · ended Feb 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TRAMADOL ER
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02450429 · ended Jan 24, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-TRAMADOL
50MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02479672 · ended Jan 10, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-TRAMADOL
50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02426153 · ended Dec 21, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TRAMADOL ER
100MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02450429 · ended Feb 24, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

What's happening

Tramadol is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by PALADIN LABS INC., TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

The reported causes are: delay in shipping of the drug; 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.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Tramadol be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jun 26, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Tramadol 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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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.