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Active Shortage

APO-AMPHETAMINE XR

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-AMPHETAMINE XR in Canada?

Yes. APO-AMPHETAMINE XR 25MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 27, 2026).

Why is APO-AMPHETAMINE XR not available?

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

When will APO-AMPHETAMINE XR be available again?

The estimated resolution date (August 28, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file4 products
Affected strength25MG
Last updated2026-08-27

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

TARO-AMPHETAMINE XR

Extended-Release

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 02513927

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ADDERALL XR

Extended-Release

TAKEDA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 02248811

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-AMPHETAMINE XR

Extended-Release

APOTEX INC

5MG · DIN 02445492

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-AMPHETAMINES XR

Extended-Release

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02440369

Different strengthDifferent 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.

DIN

02445530

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MIXED SALTS AMPHETAMINE

See all MIXED SALTS AMPHETAMINE 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