Permanently Discontinued

PAXLOVID

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 PAXLOVID discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PAXLOVID 150MG 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 20, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PAXLOVID not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength150MG 100MG

Last updated2026-03-20

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

02527804

Strength

150MG 100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

NIRMATRELVIR RITONAVIR

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-03-20

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672