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Dextroamphetamine shortages
Includes Dexedrine, Dexedrine Spansule and generics.
Last checked: October 18, 2026. We check once a day.
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Your pharmacist can tell you what they have in stock and whether another maker or strength is available. Talk to your prescriber before any change to your medication.
1 report. Each one covers a single product from one company. Other makers or strengths may still be available.
TEVA-DEXTROAMPHETAMINE SR 15MG
Reported shortage- Form
- capsule (sustained-release)
- Company
- TEVA CANADA LIMITED
- DIN
- 02448327
- Started
- April 8, 2026
- Expected end
- October 30, 2026 (company estimate)
- Reason given
- Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
- Report updated
- September 25, 2026
Resolved in the last two weeks
DEXEDRINE SPANSULE 10MG
Resolved- Form
- capsule (sustained-release)
- Company
- KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.
- DIN
- 01924559
- Started
- September 1, 2026
- Resolved
- October 9, 2026
- Reason given
- Demand increase for the drug.
- Report updated
- October 15, 2026
Information only, not medical advice. This page summarizes shortage reports that drug companies file with Health Canada on Health Product Shortages Canada. A reported shortage does not always mean your pharmacy is out. Other makers or strengths may be available, and the end dates companies give are estimates that often change. Do not stop, change or ration a medication based on this page. Talk to your pharmacist about availability, and talk to your prescriber before any change to your treatment.
Data last checked: October 18, 2026. Source: Health Product Shortages Canada, Government of Canada. After the Diagnosis is not affiliated with Health Canada.