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Cefoxitin shortage status

No current shortage

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

Cefoxitin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
11

Reports by product

Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128195 · ended Mar 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128195 · ended Apr 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128187 · ended Apr 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128195 · ended Oct 6, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
10G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02240773 · ended May 8, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
10G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02240773
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128195 · ended Feb 6, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128187 · ended Feb 6, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128195 · ended Jun 30, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
10G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02240773 · ended Dec 15, 2017 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CEFOXITIN FOR INJECTION
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02128195 · ended Jun 30, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Cefoxitin. Health Canada has 11 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Cefoxitin be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Cefoxitin 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.