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Cefadroxil shortage status

No current shortage

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

Cefadroxil has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
16

Reports by product

Resolved
JAMP CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02544792 · ended Jun 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02235134 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240774 · ended Feb 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240774 · ended Dec 12, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240774 · ended Oct 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240774 · ended Aug 8, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240774 · ended Mar 7, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02235134 · ended Jan 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02235134 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240774 · ended Dec 22, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02235134 · ended Nov 30, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-CEFADROXIL
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02240774 · ended Oct 8, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.

Showing 12 of 16 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Cefadroxil. Health Canada has 16 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Cefadroxil is classified under “OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01DB).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Cefadroxil be back in stock in Canada?

Cefadroxil has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Cefadroxil 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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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.