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Quinolone Antibacterials: shortage status in Canada

3 of the 3 quinolone 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 shortageCiprofloxacin8 of 54 reported products affected · est. return Aug 28, 2026Partial shortageLevofloxacin3 of 25 reported products affected · est. return May 8, 2026Partial shortageNorfloxacin1 of 1 reported products affected

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.