Active Shortage

EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP in Canada?

Yes. EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP 1MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 18, 2026).

Why is EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will EPINEPHRINE INJECTION USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is December 21, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 4 same form & route

Expected resolution~38 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength1MG

Report last updated2026-09-18

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

ADRENALIN

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

1MG · DIN 00155357

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 00893285

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

ADRENALIN TOPICAL SOLUTION

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

1MG · DIN 00155365

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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EPIPEN

VIATRIS SPECIALTY LLC

0.3MG · DIN 00509558

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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EPIPEN JR

VIATRIS SPECIALTY LLC

0.15MG · DIN 00578657

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

00721891

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRATRACHEAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRACARDIAC

Active Ingredient

EPINEPHRINE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History

2026-09-18

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672