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Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine (Pre-Pen) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 22, 2026

Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A skin-test agent used to help diagnose penicillin allergy.

Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
2

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
PRE-PEN
0.000060M · SOLUTION · ALK-ABELLO INC
DIN 00328693 · ended Jun 15, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PRE-PEN
0.000060M · SOLUTION · ALK-ABELLO INC
DIN 00328693 · ended Apr 23, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine. Health Canada has 2 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine is classified under “OTHER DIAGNOSTIC AGENTS” (ATC V04CX).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine used for?

A skin-test agent used to help diagnose penicillin allergy.

When will Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine be back in stock in Canada?

Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Benzylpenicilloyl-polylysine 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.