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CA ATC J01CE08 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Benzathine Benzylpenicillin shortage in Canada

Is there a Benzathine Benzylpenicillin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Benzathine Benzylpenicillin product is reported short in Canada, the first since 2 Dec 2025. The company estimate for the return is 31 May 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Belgium, Japan, New Zealand. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CABICILLIN L-A (10 X 2ML VIAL)PFIZER CANADA ULC2 Dec 202531 May 2027Manufacturing 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.