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Shortage Avoided

NAROPIN

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

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 NAROPIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NAROPIN 2MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 22, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NAROPIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength2MG
Last updated2022-06-24

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

02229411

Strength

2MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

EPIDURAL BLOCK/INFILTRATION

Active Ingredient

ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-06-24

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

NAROPIN has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.