Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Cefixime has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
12
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
AURO-CEFIXIME
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02468689 · ended Oct 22, 2026 · Product is released
Resolved
AURO-CEFIXIME
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02468689 · ended Feb 26, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-CEFIXIME
400MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02432773 · ended Nov 15, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-CEFIXIME
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02468689 · ended Aug 22, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-CEFIXIME
400MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02432773 · ended Aug 15, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-CEFIXIME
400MG · TABLET · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02432773 · ended Mar 26, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUPRAX
400MG · TABLET · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00868981 · ended Nov 30, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-CEFIXIME
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02468689 · ended Jul 31, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUPRAX
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00868965 · ended Jan 25, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SUPRAX
400MG · TABLET · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00868981 · ended Aug 31, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SUPRAX
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00868965 · ended May 24, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
SUPRAX
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 00868965 · ended Feb 22, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Cefixime. Health Canada has 12 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Cefixime is classified under “OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01DD).
Recent changes
Oct 23, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 23, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 30, 2026 → Oct 22, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 30, 2026 → Sep 30, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 31, 2026 → Aug 30, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 10, 2026 → Jul 31, 2026
Common questions
What is Cefixime used for?
A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
When will Cefixime be back in stock in Canada?
Cefixime has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Cefixime 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.