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Zinc shortage status

No current shortage

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

Zinc has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
8

Reports by product

Resolved
ZINC SULFATE INJECTION, USP
1MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02532972 · ended Jan 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MICRO ZN
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00787000 · ended Nov 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
MICRO ZN
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00787000 · ended Aug 13, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MICRO ZN
1MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00787019 · ended Apr 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MICRO ZN
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00787000 · ended Mar 13, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MICRO ZN
1MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00787019 · ended Dec 12, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MICRO ZN
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00787000 · ended Dec 21, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
MICRO ZN
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00787000 · ended Jun 1, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Zinc. Health Canada has 8 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Zinc be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Zinc 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.