Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 4, 2026
Also sold as: Cipro, Cipro Xl, Ciloxan
Some Ciprofloxacin products are in shortage in Canada (7 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 Nov 20, 2026.
An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections.
Products affected
7 / 54
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Est. full return
Nov 20, 2026
Reports on file
127
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
Independent services, not affiliated with rxstat; referral fees may apply. Free options exist depending on your province. In an emergency call 911; free health advice at 811.
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
TARO-CIPROFLOX
750MG · TABLET · SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02303744 · since Apr 1, 2026, est. end Nov 20, 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 Nov 20, 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 Sep 11, 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
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 · Business reasons
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.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Ciprofloxacin is currently affected by 7 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; business reasons. 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
Sep 4, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 20, 2026
Sep 4, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 20, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 4, 2026 → Sep 11, 2026
Aug 31, 2026
Status changed
Aug 24, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 20, 2026
Status changed
Aug 18, 2026
Estimated end date moved earlier : null → Aug 31, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 28, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 28, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 28, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
Common questions
What is Ciprofloxacin used for?
An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections.
When will Ciprofloxacin be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Nov 20, 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.
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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.