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NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION
OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
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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 NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION in Canada?
A shortage of NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 0.4MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated July 29, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
NARCAN INJECTION 0.4MG/ML
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION SDZ PRESERVATIVE FREE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP
STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC
Other Products
NALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 0.4MG/ML USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
NARCAN INJECTION 0.02MG/ML
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02393034
Strength
0.4MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-08-19
Reason for Shortage
Other (Please describe in comments)
Past Reports for This Drug
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.