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Amoxicillin shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Some Amoxicillin products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 39 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jul 31, 2026.
Products affected
3 of 39
In shortage since
May 12, 2026
Est. full return
Jul 31, 2026
Reports on file
114
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
JAMP-AMOXICILLIN
125MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02535793 · since Jun 30, 2026, est. end Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-AMOXICILLIN
250MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02535815 · since May 12, 2026, est. end Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
AMOXICILLIN
500MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02352729 · since ?, no end estimate · Demand increase for the drug.
Active shortage
AMOXICILLIN
500MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02352729 · since ?, no end estimate · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ AMOXICILLIN
250MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02495864 · ended May 15, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
NOVAMOXIN
250MG · GRANULES FOR SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00452130 · ended Apr 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP-AMOXICILLIN
125MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02535793 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NOVAMOXIN
500MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00406716 · ended Mar 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NOVAMOXIN
250MG · GRANULES FOR SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00452130 · ended Jan 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NOVAMOXIN
250MG · GRANULES FOR SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00452130 · ended Jan 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NOVAMOXIN
500MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00406716 · ended Dec 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-AMOXI
125MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · APOTEX INC
DIN 00628131 · ended Sep 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Amoxicillin is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, SANIS HEALTH INC.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; demand increase for the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Amoxicillin is classified under “BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS, PENICILLINS” (ATC J01CA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Amoxicillin be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Amoxicillin in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

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.

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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.