Drug Shortage Canada

• Shortage of children’s pain meds linked to surge in dosing errors: report

  Between August and December 2022, Canada had a scarcity of pediatric acetaminophen and ibuprofen due to a spike in respiratory illnesses, prompting some to use adult meds instead.

  Canada

  May 31, 2023
  
• Supply issues still plague kids’ pain medicine, antibiotics. Why parents continue to struggle

  Parents on the hunt for children's pain medicine or antibiotics in Canada may still be out of luck depending on what pharmacy they head to, according to experts.

  Health

  Mar 17, 2023
  
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• ‘It’s a Canada problem’: Cold and flu medication shortage outlines supply system flaws

  ``I think this is a bit of a wake-up call,'' said Joelle Walker, vice-president of public and professional affairs at the Canadian Pharmacists Association.

  Health

  Jan 7, 2023
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• Imported kids’ pain medication will start hitting shelves next week: Health Canada

  Manufacturers of some children's pain medication in Canada have increased production by 30 per cent, but demand continues to outstrip supply.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2022
• Eye drops, allergy medicine among other Canadian drug shortages: industry experts

  The situation is leaving pharmacists scrambling to find alternatives while many end up at doctor's clinics or in emergency rooms for ailments they would normally treat at home.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
• Canada facing shortage of breast cancer drug Tamoxifen

  The shortage is related to issues at the manufacturing level, drug companies say.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2019
• Drug shortages in Canada: Why they happen and what you can do about it

  There have been concerns raised recently that drug shortages are a growing problem in Canada.

  Health

  Jun 12, 2019