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Beta-lactam Antibacterials, Penicillins: shortage status in Canada
8 of the 10 beta-lactam antibacterials, penicillins rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in Canada, including 1 designated Tier 3 (most serious) by Health Canada. When one drug in a class is short, demand often shifts to its alternatives, so related drugs can tighten too; each page below shows which manufacturers are affected and the latest recovery estimates.
Widespread shortageCloxacillin3 of 6 reported products affectedWidespread shortagePenicillin G3 of 3 reported products affected · est. return Dec 31, 2022Widespread shortagePenicillin G Benzathine1 of 1 reported products affected · est. return Feb 26, 2027Partial shortageAmoxicillin3 of 39 reported products affected · est. return Jul 31, 2026Partial shortageAmpicillin5 of 14 reported products affectedPartial shortageClavulanic Acid Amoxicillin5 of 27 reported products affected · est. return Dec 23, 2026Partial shortageCloxacillin1 of 5 reported products affected · est. return Sep 30, 2026Partial shortageTazobactam Piperacillin3 of 23 reported products affectedNo current shortagePenicillin GDiscontinuedPiperacillin0 of 1 reported products affected
Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.