CONCERTA
JANSSEN INC
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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 CONCERTA in Canada?
Not currently. The most recent shortage report for CONCERTA 54MG is marked resolved (last updated August 19, 2025).
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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
02247734
Strength
54MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-08-19
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from JANSSEN INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02538563
DIN 02538555
4MG · DIN 02493225
3MG · DIN 02493217
5MG · DIN 02493233
0.5MG · DIN 02397447
1.5MG · DIN 02397455
36MG · DIN 02247733
18MG · DIN 02247732
27MG · DIN 02250241
100MG · DIN 02455951
400MG · DIN 02455978