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Anticipated Shortage

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.4MG
Last updated2026-07-29

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

0.4MG · DIN 01913956

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION SDZ PRESERVATIVE FREE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.4MG · DIN 02382601

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

0.4MG · DIN 02382482

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC

0.4MG · DIN 02459892

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

NALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 0.4MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.4MG · DIN 02148706

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NARCAN INJECTION 0.02MG/ML

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

0.02MG · DIN 01913948

Different strengthDifferent 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.

DIN

02393034

Strength

0.4MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-07-29

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.