ARICEPT
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 ARICEPT in Canada?
Yes. ARICEPT 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 15, 2026).
Why is ARICEPT not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
When will ARICEPT be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 23, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
AURO-DONEPEZIL
AURO PHARMA INC
AG-DONEPEZIL
ANGITA PHARMA INC.
IPG-DONEPEZIL
MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
VAN-DONEPEZIL
VANC PHARMACEUTICALS INC
SANDOZ DONEPEZIL
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Products
DONEPEZIL
SANIS HEALTH INC
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.
DIN
02232043
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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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.
Shortage History
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
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347