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Amphotericin B shortage status

No current shortage

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

Amphotericin B has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
5

Reports by product

Discontinued
ABELCET
5MG · SUSPENSION · LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC
DIN 02231590
Resolved
ABELCET
5MG · SUSPENSION · LEADIANT BIOSCIENCES, INC
DIN 02231590 · ended Jul 31, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FUNGIZONE
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
DIN 00029149 · ended Jul 8, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FUNGIZONE
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
DIN 00029149 · ended Feb 13, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FUNGIZONE INTRAVENOUS INJECTION 50MG
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA
DIN 00029149 · ended May 22, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Amphotericin B. Health Canada has 5 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Amphotericin B is classified under “ANTIMYCOTICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC J02AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Amphotericin B be back in stock in Canada?

Amphotericin B has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Amphotericin B 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.

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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.