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CA ATC D06AX30 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Other Antibiotics for Topical Use shortage in Canada

Is there an Other Antibiotics for Topical Use shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Other Antibiotics for Topical Use product is reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Jun 2013. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CASOFRAMYCIN SKIN OINTMENT (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.