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Resolved

LONITEN 10MG

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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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 LONITEN 10MG in Canada?

Yes. LONITEN 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2026).

Why is LONITEN 10MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will LONITEN 10MG be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is January 29, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength10MG

Report last updated2026-08-18

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

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DIN

00514500

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MINOXIDIL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-18

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

LONITEN 10MG has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-10-05

Active Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

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

40MG · DIN 02511053

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672