Health Canada is advising everyone that the country is experiencing a shortage of Nitroglycerin sprays and tablets.
The Health Canada website says it began with a shortage of nitroglycerin sprays back in March and then because of the increase in demand from the spray shortage, the tablets are now also in more demand. Together with its partners, Health Canada is looking at ways to conserve existing supply and access supplies from out of the country. The advice is to speak with your healthcare professional about how best to manage any impact of this shortage and obtain only the amount you need.
Nitroglycerin is used to treat pain during episodes of angina in people with coronary artery disease.