Resolved

APO-NAPROXEN

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-NAPROXEN in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for APO-NAPROXEN 500MG is marked resolved (last updated August 21, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength500MG

Last updated2026-08-21

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

00592277

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NAPROXEN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-21

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

APO-NAPROXEN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2017-11-09

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from APOTEX INC

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