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CA ATC J01CA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ampicillin shortage in Canada
Is there an Ampicillin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Ampicillin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 10 Mar 2017. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in United States. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO AMPI CAPSULES 250MG (100 BTL & 1000 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO AMPI CAPSULES 500MG (100 BTL & 500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO AMPI LIQ 125MG/5ML (60/100/150 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO AMPI LIQ 250MG/5ML (60/100/150 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TEVA-AMPICILLIN (100) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 11 Feb 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of 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.