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ATC S01AE07 · Fluoroquinolones · updated 4 Nov 2026
Moxifloxacin shortage
As of 4 Nov 2026, Moxifloxacin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 5 products from 5 companies.
Is there a Moxifloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Moxifloxacin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Canada). 1 of 5 affected products have no 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 countriesListed: Novartis NOVN · SIX Swiss
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group S01AE · FluoroquinolonesAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | JAMP-MOXIFLOXACIN (3 mL) | JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION | 7 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-MOXIFLOXACIN (3 ML) | APOTEX INC | 2 Dec 2025 | 22 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | MOXIFLOXACIN (3ML) | SANIS HEALTH INC | 5 Aug 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | PMS-MOXIFLOXACIN (3ml) | PHARMASCIENCE INC | 4 Oct 2026 | 7 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | VIGAMOX (1 Drop tainer dispenser of 3mL) anticipated | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC | 5 Jan 2027 | 5 Feb 2027 | Increased demand Demand increase for 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 Moxifloxacin shortage?
Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Moxifloxacin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 13 Nov 2026 (Canada). 1 of 5 affected products have no return date.
When will Moxifloxacin be back in stock?
Companies expect supply back from 13 Nov 2026 in Canada; Canada: 13 Nov 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Moxifloxacin in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Moxifloxacin shortages?
Jamp, Apotex, Sanis, Pharmascience, Novartis.