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Active Shortage

APO-BUSPIRONE

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-BUSPIRONE in Canada?

Yes. APO-BUSPIRONE 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated February 2, 2024).

Why is APO-BUSPIRONE not available?

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

When will APO-BUSPIRONE be available again?

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

Guide

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Why antidepressants and antipsychotics like buspirone, quetiapine, escitalopram, venlafaxine, and paroxetine show up in Canadian shortage reports so often, and what to do if yours is affected.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Report last updated2024-02-02
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

PRO-BUSPIRONE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

10MG · DIN 02223163

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-BUSPIRONE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02230942

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-BUSPIRONE

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02519054

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP BUSPIRONE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02509911

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AURO-BUSPIRONE

AURO PHARMA INC

10MG · DIN 02500213

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BUSPIRONE TABLETS

SANIS HEALTH INC

10MG · DIN 02568128

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02211076

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE

See all BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE products →

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