Active 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?

Yes. NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION 0.4MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 27, 2026).

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

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 4 same form & route

Affected strength0.4MG

Report last updated2026-10-27

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

INJECTABLE NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

0.4MG · DIN 02455935

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NALOXONE INJECTABLE

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

0.4MG · DIN 02458578

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

0.4MG · DIN 02382482

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

NALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 0.4MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.4MG · DIN 02148706

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NALOXONE HCL INJECTION - 1MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

1MG · DIN 02148714

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION

OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

1MG · DIN 02393042

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02393034

Strength

0.4MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

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

2017-08-19

Permanently Discontinued

Other (Please describe in comments)

Other Products from OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED

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

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

9MG · DIN 02150204

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION

250MG · DIN 02486717

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 25MG/ML

25MG · DIN 00582662

AMINOPHYLLINE INJ 50MG/ML

50MG · DIN 00582654

BAXEDIN 2% - 70%

DIN 02251477

BAXEDIN LIQ 20%

20% · DIN 00658413