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ATC J01DC10 · Second-Generation Cephalosporins · updated 2 Nov 2026

Cefprozil shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefprozil has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Czechia), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Cefprozil shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefprozil is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 2 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 3 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies21 listed
Short since25 Sep 20188.1 years ago
Earliest return2 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia2 products shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

CanadaCzechia
20222023202420252026APO-CEFPROZIL (100BTL)APO-CEFPROZIL (100BTL)CEFZIL 500MG 500MG TBL FLM 10CEFZIL 500MG 500MG TBL FLM 10today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Bausch Health2 BHCApotex1

Listed: Bausch Health BHC · NYSE / TSX

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J01DC · Second-Generation Cephalosporins
Cefuroxime5/16Cefaclor4/16Cefprozil2/16Cefmetazole1/16Cefotiam1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAAPO-CEFPROZIL (100BTL)APOTEX INC25 Sep 2018not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CZCEFZIL 500MG 500MG TBL FLM 10Bausch Health Ireland Limited, Dublin31 Aug 202631 Mar 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody
CZCEFZIL 250MG 250MG TBL FLM 10 anticipatedBausch Health Ireland Limited, Dublin16 Nov 20262 Dec 2026Commercial decision or withdrawal
Obchodní/marketingové důvody

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Cefprozil shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefprozil is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Czechia. The earliest expected return is 2 Dec 2026 (Czechia). 1 of 3 affected products have no return date.

When will Cefprozil be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 2 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Canada: no date given; Czechia: 2 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Cefprozil in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Cefprozil shortages?

Bausch Health, Apotex.