Active Shortage

APO-FLUOXETINE

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-FLUOXETINE in Canada?

Yes. APO-FLUOXETINE 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 25, 2026).

Why is APO-FLUOXETINE not available?

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

When will APO-FLUOXETINE be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 20, 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 file6 products

Expected resolution~2 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength20MG

Last updated2026-09-25

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

PMS-FLUOXETINE LIQUID - 20MG/5ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02177595

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PHL-FLUOXETINE - SOLUTION 20MG/5ML

PHARMEL INC

20MG · DIN 02225174

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DOM-FLUOXETINE

DOMINION PHARMACAL

20MG · DIN 02177625

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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FLUOXETINE

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02192764

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PROZAC LIQ 20MG/5ML

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 01917021

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PHL-FLUOXETINE - CAP 20MG

PHARMEL INC

20MG · DIN 02223503

Same strengthDifferent 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?

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

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

Apo-Fluoxetine

Apo-Fluoxetine: The impurities are out of specification and out of trend

Type III2026-04-10

Low health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

02231328

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FLUOXETINE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2026-09-25

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from APOTEX INC

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

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244