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Shortage-prone medications with live Health Canada status and Ontario pharmacy availability.

• Adderall — OntarioAdderall (mixed amphetamine salts) is prescribed for ADHD and has seen repeated Canadian supply disruptions across strengths and extended-release formats.
• Vyvanse — OntarioVyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a long-acting ADHD medication; shortages usually affect specific capsule or chewable strengths rather than the whole product line.
• Ozempic — OntarioOzempic (semaglutide) is used for type 2 diabetes and has faced sustained global demand pressure, with individual pen strengths going in and out of shortage.
• Wegovy — OntarioWegovy (semaglutide) is approved for weight management and shares a supply chain with other semaglutide products, so shortages often overlap.
• Ventolin — OntarioVentolin (salbutamol) rescue inhalers are a common back-order during respiratory season, when demand spikes across Ontario at the same time.
• Amoxicillin — OntarioAmoxicillin, especially the pediatric oral suspension, is one of the most frequently reported antibiotic shortages in Canada.
• Concerta — OntarioConcerta (methylphenidate) is an extended-release ADHD treatment where shortages are typically strength-specific.
• Synthroid — OntarioSynthroid (levothyroxine) is a daily thyroid medication where patients are often advised not to switch brands, making local availability important.