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CA ATC J01FA09 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Clarithromycin shortage in Canada
Is there a Clarithromycin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Clarithromycin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 8 Dec 2016. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Japan. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | BIAXIN XL (60s) | BGP PHARMA ULC | 8 Dec 2016 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | CLARITHROMYCIN (105) | SANIS HEALTH INC | 20 Jul 2022 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TEVA-CLARITHROMYCIN XL (60) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 29 Oct 2025 | 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.