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CA ATC J01FA10 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Azithromycin shortage in Canada
Is there an Azithromycin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Azithromycin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 10 Mar 2017. No return date has been given. Main reason: not stated.
Also short in United States, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-AZITHROMYCIN (100 BTL & 6 BLS) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ZITHROMAX - PWS ORL 100MG/5ML (15mL) | PFIZER CANADA ULC | 29 Jan 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | GD-AZITHROMYCIN (1 Bottle (300MG/15ML)) discontinuation | GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | GD-AZITHROMYCIN (1 Bottle (600MG/15ML)) discontinuation | GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
| CA | GD-AZITHROMYCIN (1 Bottle (900MG/22.5ML)) discontinuation | GENMED A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA INC | not given | not given | Not stated |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.