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CA ATC J01CA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Amoxicillin shortage in Canada

Is there an Amoxicillin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Amoxicillin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 12 Jul 2022. No return date has been given. Main reason: increased demand.

Also short in Germany, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Japan, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAMOXICILLIN (100)SANIS HEALTH INC12 Jul 2022not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CAAMOXICILLIN (500)SANIS HEALTH INC12 Jul 2022not givenIncreased demand
Demand increase for the drug

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.