Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 6, 2026
Ceftriaxone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A cephalosporin antibiotic given by injection to treat serious bacterial infections.
Products affected
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Reports on file
43
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02292289 · ended Sep 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE FOR INJECTION
100G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02409968 · ended Sep 15, 2026
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02292289 · ended Apr 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP
10G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02292297 · ended Apr 20, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE INJECTION, USP
2000MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02499738 · ended Feb 20, 2026 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
To be discontinued
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP
250MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02325594
Discontinued
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION
10G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02287668
Discontinued
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION
1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02287633
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE INJECTION, USP
2000MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02499738 · ended Jan 31, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP
1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02325616 · ended Dec 19, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP
2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02325624 · ended Dec 19, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
CEFTRIAXONE INJECTION, USP
1000MG · SOLUTION · BAXTER CORPORATION
DIN 02499711 · ended Aug 23, 2024 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Showing 12 of 43 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Ceftriaxone. Health Canada has 43 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Ceftriaxone is classified under “OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01DD).
Recent changes
Oct 6, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 16, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 31, 2026
Status changed
Aug 31, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 28, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Ceftriaxone used for?
A cephalosporin antibiotic given by injection to treat serious bacterial infections.
When will Ceftriaxone be back in stock in Canada?
Ceftriaxone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Ceftriaxone 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.