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CA ATC S01AA07 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Framycetin shortage in Canada

Is there a Framycetin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Framycetin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Jun 2013. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CASOFRAMYCIN EYE DROPS 0.5% (bottle)ERFA CANADA 2012 INC11 Jun 2013not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5% (tube) discontinuationERFA CANADA 2012 INC11 Jun 2013not givenManufacturing 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.