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Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin (Benzaclin, Clindoxyl) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 15, 2026

Also sold as: Benzaclin, Clindoxyl, Clindoxyl Adv

Some Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 5 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 Aug 28, 2026.

A topical combination of an antibiotic and benzoyl peroxide used to treat acne.

Products affected

1 / 5

In shortage since

Jun 8, 2026

Est. full return

Aug 28, 2026

Reports on file

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Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage

TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT

5% 1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

DIN 02464519 · since Jun 8, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 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

Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of 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.

Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin is classified under “ANTI-ACNE PREPARATIONS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D10AF).

Recent changes

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?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 28, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (anti-acne preparations for topical use)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene No current shortage Tretinoin (Stieva-A) No current shortage Clindamycin (Dalacin) Partial shortage 4 of 28 reported products affected Neo-Medrol Acne (Aluminum Chlorohydrate Neomycin Methylprednisolone Sulfur) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Erythromycin Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected

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.