CA ATC J01DC04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cefaclor shortage in Canada
Is there a Cefaclor shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Cefaclor 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 Germany, Italy, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | APO-CEFACLOR (100 BTL & 500 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-CEFACLOR (100 BTL) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-CEFACLOR (100/150 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-CEFACLOR (100/150 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-CEFACLOR (100/70 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | 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.