Shortage Avoided

CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB

PURDUE PHARMA

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 CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for CODEINE CONTIN 50MG CONTROLLED RELEASE TAB is marked resolved (last updated August 24, 2021).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength50MG

Last updated2021-08-24

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

02230302

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CODEINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-08-24

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PURDUE PHARMA

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

BELBUCA

150MCG · DIN 02465248

BELBUCA

450MCG · DIN 02465264

BELBUCA

75MCG · DIN 02465221

BELBUCA

300MCG · DIN 02465256

BUTRANS 10

10MCG · DIN 02341212

BUTRANS 15

15MCG · DIN 02450771