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Other Antibacterials: shortage status in Canada

6 of the 9 other antibacterials rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in 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.

Partial shortageColistimethate1 of 1 reported products affected · est. return Jul 31, 2026 Partial shortageColistin1 of 3 reported products affected Partial shortageDaptomycin1 of 3 reported products affected Partial shortageMethenamine Mandelate1 of 1 reported products affected Partial shortagePolymyxin B1 of 1 reported products affected Partial shortageVancomycin4 of 27 reported products affected · est. return Sep 1, 2026 Shortage anticipatedFosfomycin0 of 1 reported products affected No current shortageLinezolid No current shortageNitrofurantoin

Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read these statuses

Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.