Active Shortage

PROPOFOL INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

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 PROPOFOL INJECTION in Canada?

Yes. PROPOFOL INJECTION 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 2, 2026).

Why is PROPOFOL INJECTION not available?

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

When will PROPOFOL INJECTION be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is March 31, 2027. 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 file2 products

Expected resolution~5 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength10MG

Report last updated2026-11-02

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

DIPRIVAN 1%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 02018950

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PROPOFOL INJECTION

BAXTER CORPORATION

10MG · DIN 02244379

Same strengthSame 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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

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

02437643

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

EMULSION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

PROPOFOL

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (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

2026-11-02

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

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

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION

900MG · DIN 02395150

2% CALCIUM GLUCONATE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION

20MG · DIN 02538644

5% DEXTROSE INJECTION

50MG · DIN 02403536

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION

50MG · DIN 02236926

ADDNUTRIV

DIN 02497697

ADENOSINE INJECTION

3MG · DIN 02267659