Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin (Benzaclin, Clindoxyl) shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 17, 2026
Also sold as: Benzaclin, Clindoxyl, Clindoxyl Adv
Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A topical combination of an antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide used to treat acne.
Products affected
0 / 5
Reports on file
64
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT
5%
1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02464519 · ended Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT
5%
1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02464519 · ended Apr 14, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT
5%
1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02464519 · ended Jan 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
CLINDOXYL GEL
5%
1% · GEL · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02243158
Resolved
CLINDOXYL GEL
5%
1% · GEL · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02243158 · ended Nov 12, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CLINDOXYL ADV GEL
3%
1% · GEL · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02382822 · ended Oct 21, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT
1%
5% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02464519 · ended Oct 10, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENZACLIN
5%
1% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02248472 · ended Oct 8, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CLINDAMYCIN/BENZOYL PEROXIDE GEL
1%
5% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02440180 · ended Sep 26, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
BENZACLIN
5%
1% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02248472 · ended Sep 16, 2025 · other
Resolved
TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT
1%
5% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02464519 · ended Jul 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CLINDOXYL GEL
1%
5% · GEL · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
DIN 02243158 · ended Jun 18, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin. Health Canada has 64 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin is classified under “ANTI-ACNE PREPARATIONS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D10AF).
Recent changes
Aug 17, 2026
Shortage resolved
Jul 15, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin used for?
A topical combination of an antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide used to treat acne.
When will Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin be back in stock in Canada?
Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin 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.