Canada is facing a nationwide shortage of these prescription painkillers – GLOBAL
July 24, 2025
A national shortage of common prescription pain medications in Canada could last into early August.
Health Canada issued a notice last week that drugs containing acetaminophen with codeine or oxycodone that are used to relieve pain are experiencing shortages.
Acetaminophen with oxycodone is often under the brand Percocet, while acetaminophen combined with codeine is sometimes known as Tylenol No. 3.
Other formulations include Teva-Oxycocet, Teva-Lenoltic No. 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Rivacocet.
Some of the companies that manufacture both medication combinations, including Teva Canada Ltd., Laboratoire Riva Inc. and Pharmascience Inc., have reported issues around manufacturing disruptions and increased demands as causes of the shortages.
Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/11302308/painkillers-drug-shortage-acetaminophen/
