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CA ATC J01MA12 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Levofloxacin shortage in Canada

Is there a Levofloxacin shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Levofloxacin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 1 Sep 2026. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CALEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION (24 X 100ML)PFIZER CANADA ULC1 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CALEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION (24 X 150ML)PFIZER CANADA ULC1 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CALEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION (24 X 50ML)PFIZER CANADA ULC1 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CALEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION (150mL)HIKMA CANADA LIMITED9 Oct 2026not givenDistribution or logistics
Delay in shipping 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.