NAROPIN
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA 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 NAROPIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NAROPIN 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 22, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is NAROPIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
XFUSOR
FORMATIVE PHARMA INC.
Other Products
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NAROPIN INJ 7.5MG/ML
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02229411
Strength
2MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
EPIDURAL BLOCK/INFILTRATION
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Business reasons
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Other Products from ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2MG · DIN 00004715
DIN 02087286
2.5MG · DIN 02245531
7.5MG · DIN 02258056
2MG · DIN 02493055
10MG · DIN 02018950
300MCG · DIN 02213230
150MCG · DIN 02213214
200MCG · DIN 02213222
50MCG · DIN 02213192
100MCG · DIN 02213206
DIN 00886858