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Bacitracin Polymyxin B shortage status

Discontinued

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

Bacitracin Polymyxin B products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
2

Reports by product

Resolved
POLYTOPIC
500UNIT 10000UNIT · OINTMENT · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 01942921 · ended Aug 8, 2018 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Discontinued
POLYTOPIC
500UNIT 10000UNIT · OINTMENT · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 01942921

What's happening

One or more Bacitracin Polymyxin B products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Bacitracin Polymyxin B is classified under “ANTIBIOTICS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D06AX05).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Bacitracin Polymyxin B be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Bacitracin Polymyxin B 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.