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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.

Daptomycin (Cubicin Rf) Widespread shortage 2 of 3 reported products affected · est. return Nov 27, 2026 Colistimethate Partial shortage 1 of 1 reported products affected · est. return Mar 31, 2027 Colistin (Coly-Mycin M Parenteral) Partial shortage 1 of 3 reported products affected Methenamine Mandelate Partial shortage 1 of 1 reported products affected Polymyxin B Partial shortage 1 of 1 reported products affected Vancomycin (Vancocin) Partial shortage 5 of 30 reported products affected · est. return Jun 30, 2027 Fosfomycin (Ivozfo) No current shortage Linezolid (Zyvoxam) No current shortage Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid) No current shortage

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