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Anticipated Shortage

ATENOLOL

SANIS HEALTH 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 ATENOLOL in Canada?

A shortage of ATENOLOL 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated April 28, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is ATENOLOL not available?

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

When will ATENOLOL be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 16, 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
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~18 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2026-04-28

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

NU-ATENOL TAB 50MG

NU-PHARM INC

50MG · DIN 00886114

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-ATENOLOL TAB 50MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02028514

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TENORMIN

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

50MG · DIN 02039532

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MED ATENOLOL - TAB 50MG

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 02188961

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-ATENOLOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 01912062

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ATENOLOL - TAB 50MG

SCHEIN PHARMACEUTICAL CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 02220679

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-16

~18 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02466465

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ATENOLOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-04-28

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ATENOLOL has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.