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CA ATC J01EE01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim shortage in Canada
Is there a Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim products are reported short in Canada, the first since 1 Feb 2017. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TEVA-TRIMEL (100ML) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 1 Feb 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TEVA-TRIMEL (400ML) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 1 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | APO-SULFATRIM ORAL SUSPENSION (100/400/800 ML) | APOTEX INC | 10 Mar 2017 | not given | Manufacturing 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.