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CA ATC J01MA02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Ciprofloxacin shortage in Canada
Is there a Ciprofloxacin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 6 Ciprofloxacin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 10 Mar 2017. The company estimate for the return is 20 Nov 2026 (latest 1 Mar 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Italy, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP (100/200 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | JAMP-CIPROFLOXACIN (50) | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | 1 Nov 2019 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | MAR-CIPROFLOXACIN (50 TABLET) | MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 28 Jan 2020 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | TARO-CIPROFLOX (100's Bottle) | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 1 Apr 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TARO-CIPROFLOX (100's Bottle) | SUN PHARMA CANADA INC | 1 Apr 2026 | 20 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | CIPRO ORAL SUSPENSION (100 mL) | BAYER INC | 23 Oct 2026 | 1 Mar 2027 | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.