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Tramadol (Zytram Xl, Tridural) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 15, 2026

Also sold as: Zytram Xl, Tridural, Ralivia, Ultram

Tramadol has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

An opioid pain medication used to manage moderate pain.

Products affected
0 / 21
Reports on file
62

Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
TRIDURAL
300MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PALADIN LABS INC.
DIN 02296411 · ended Jun 26, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TRAMADOL ER
300MG · TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02450445 · ended Jun 17, 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

There are no active shortage reports for Tramadol. Health Canada has 62 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Tramadol used for?

An opioid pain medication used to manage moderate pain.

When will Tramadol be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Tramadol 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.