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Cefaclor shortage status

Widespread shortage

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

Cefaclor is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 5 of 5 reported products are affected. Manufacturers have not committed to a recovery date.
Products affected
5 of 5
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Reports on file
5
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
APO-CEFACLOR
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02230264 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CEFACLOR
250MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02230263 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CEFACLOR
125MG · POWDER · APOTEX INC
DIN 02237500 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CEFACLOR
250MG · POWDER · APOTEX INC
DIN 02237501 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
APO-CEFACLOR
375MG · POWDER · APOTEX INC
DIN 02237502 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

Cefaclor is currently affected by 5 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX 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.

Cefaclor is classified under “OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01DC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Cefaclor 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 Cefaclor 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.