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ATC J01XB02 · Polymyxins · updated 2 Nov 2026

Polymyxin B shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Polymyxin B has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Polymyxin B shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Polymyxin B is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since17 Jan 20179.8 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonOther

Timeline

Canada
20222023202420252026POLYMYXIN B FOR INJECTION USP (1 VIAL)POLYMYXIN B FOR INJECTION USP (1 VIAL)today

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 countries
Sterimax1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group J01XB · Polymyxins
Colistin6/16Polymyxin B1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAPOLYMYXIN B FOR INJECTION USP (1 VIAL)STERIMAX INC17 Jan 2017not givenOther
Other (Please describe in comments)

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Polymyxin B shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Polymyxin B is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.

When will Polymyxin B be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Polymyxin B in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Polymyxin B shortages?

Sterimax.