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Amikacin shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Amikacin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Reports by product
ResolvedAMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION
250MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02486717 · ended Oct 22, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION USP
250MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02242971 · ended Apr 14, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
DiscontinuedERFA-AMIKACIN
250MG · SOLUTION · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 02489147
ResolvedERFA-AMIKACIN
250MG · SOLUTION · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 02489147 · ended Nov 22, 2024 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedAMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION
250MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02486717 · ended Feb 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION USP
250MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02242971 · ended Oct 2, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION USP
250MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02242971 · ended Dec 6, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedAMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION
250MG · SOLUTION · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02486717 · ended Apr 12, 2021 · Other (Please describe in comments)
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Amikacin. Health Canada has 8 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Amikacin is classified under “AMINOGLYCOSIDE ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01GB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Amikacin be back in stock in Canada?
Amikacin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Amikacin in shortage?
It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.