Active Shortage

APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG

APOTEX INC

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 APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG in Canada?

Yes. APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG not available?

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

When will APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 3 same form & route

Affected strength10MG

Report last updated2017-10-05

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

THE MAGIC BULLET

SCI SUPPLY INC.

10MG · DIN 02241091

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BISACODYL SUPPOSITORY

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02361450

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AMB-BISACODYL

AMBICARE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

10MG · DIN 02520478

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

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OPELLA CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 00254142

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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CARTER'S LITTLE PILLS

CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP

5MG · DIN 02219190

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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CODULAX TABLETS

SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.

5MG · DIN 02238155

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

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

00754595

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SUPPOSITORY

Route

RECTAL

Active Ingredient

BISACODYL

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from 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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

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ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244