The numbers in this statistic exclude discontinuations. They include anticipated, actual, avoided, and resolved shortages; they include shortages of drugs both with and without tier 3 status.
In 2024, Canada reported a total number of drug shortage reports. This number includes anticipated, actual, avoided, and resolved shortages. The highest number so far was reported in 2023. Reporting on drug shortages in Canada started in March 2017.Â
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Drug Shortages Canada. (July 25, 2025). Number of drug shortage reports in Canada from 2018 to 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 20, 2026, from /statistics/1619838/drug-shortages-in-canada-reports/
Drug Shortages Canada. "Number of drug shortage reports in Canada from 2018 to 2024." Chart. July 25, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 20, 2026. /statistics/1619838/drug-shortages-in-canada-reports/
Drug Shortages Canada. (2025). Number of drug shortage reports in Canada from 2018 to 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 20, 2026. /statistics/1619838/drug-shortages-in-canada-reports/
Drug Shortages Canada. "Number of Drug Shortage Reports in Canada from 2018 to 2024." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 25 Jul 2025, /statistics/1619838/drug-shortages-in-canada-reports/
Drug Shortages Canada, Number of drug shortage reports in Canada from 2018 to 2024 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1619838/drug-shortages-in-canada-reports/ (last visited July 20, 2026)
Number of drug shortage reports in Canada from 2018 to 2024 [Graph], Drug Shortages Canada, July 25, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1619838/drug-shortages-in-canada-reports/
