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ATC J01XX05 · Other Antibacterials · updated 2 Nov 2026
Methenamine shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Methenamine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.
Is there a Methenamine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Methenamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
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 countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group J01XX · Other AntibacterialsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | MANDELAMINE (bottle) | ERFA CANADA 2012 INC | 27 Jan 2018 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Methenamine shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Methenamine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
When will Methenamine be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Methenamine in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Methenamine shortages?
Erfa 2012.