Morphine shortage status
37 active shortage notices across 7 countries.
Last updated 2 Aug 2026 · sourced from official medicines regulators
- Generic name (INN)
- Morphine
- Brand names
- Kapanol, Oramorph, Sevredol, MS Contin
- ATC code
- N02AA01 — Morphine
- Class
- Strong opioid analgesic
- Forms
- tablet, modified-release tablet, oral solution, solution for injection
- WHO Essential Medicine
- Yes — 1.3. Preoperative medication and sedation for short-term procedures
Where Morphine is in shortage
| Country | Severity | Notices | Since | Est. resolution | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | critical | 15 | 31 Oct 2017 | — | FDA |