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Ciprofloxacin shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Ciprofloxacin products are in shortage in Canada (8 of 54 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 28, 2026.
Products affected
8 / 54
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Est. full return
Aug 28, 2026
Reports on file
127
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
TARO-CIPROFLOX
750MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02303744 · since Apr 1, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-CIPROFLOX
500MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02303736 · since Dec 1, 2025, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-CIPROFLOX
250MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02303728 · since Apr 1, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
CIPROFLOXACIN
500MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02353326 · since Feb 27, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
CIPROFLOXACIN
250MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02353318 · since Oct 11, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
JAMP-CIPROFLOXACIN
750MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02380374 · since Nov 1, 2019, est. end Dec 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MAR-CIPROFLOXACIN
750MG · TABLET · MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02379708 · since Jan 28, 2020, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortage
CIPROFLOXACIN INTRAVENOUS INFUSION, BP
2MG · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02304546 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ACT CIPROFLOXACIN
750MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02247341 · ended Jun 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
CIPRO ORAL SUSPENSION
500MG · SUSPENSION · BAYER INC
DIN 02237514
Discontinued
PMS-CIPROFLOXACIN XL
500MG · TABLET (IMMEDIATE AND EXTENDED RELEASE) TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02416433
Resolved
PMS-CIPROFLOXACIN XL
500MG · TABLET (IMMEDIATE AND EXTENDED RELEASE) TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE) · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02416433 · ended Dec 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Ciprofloxacin is currently affected by 8 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by SUN PHARMA CANADA INC, SANIS HEALTH INC, JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC and 1 others.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments). 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.

Ciprofloxacin is classified under “QUINOLONE ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01MA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Ciprofloxacin be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 28, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Ciprofloxacin 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.

Related drugs (quinolone antibacterials)

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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.