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Clindamycin (Dalacin, Dalacin T) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 24, 2026

Also sold as: Dalacin, Dalacin T, Dalacin C Phosphate, Dalacin C Flavoured Granules

Some Clindamycin products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 28 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.

An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as skin and dental infections.

Products affected
4 / 28
In shortage since
Nov 9, 2017
Reports on file
130
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Shortage history

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Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
TEVA-CLINDAMYCIN
300MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02241710 · since Jan 21, 2026, no end estimate · Discontinued
Active shortage
TEVA-CLINDAMYCIN
150MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02241709 · since Oct 8, 2025, no end estimate · Preparing for return to market
Active shortage
CLINDA-T
1% · SOLUTION · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02243659 · since Nov 9, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
DALACIN T 1%
1% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 00582301 · since Jan 26, 2018, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
DALACIN T 1%
1% · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA INC
DIN 00582301 · since Jan 26, 2018, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
DALACIN C PHOSPHATE
150MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00260436
To be discontinued
DALACIN C PHOSPHATE
150MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00260436
To be discontinued
DALACIN C PHOSPHATE
150MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00260436
To be discontinued
DALACIN C PHOSPHATE
150MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00260436
Discontinued
DALACIN VAGINAL CREAM
20MG · CREAM · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02060604
Resolved
DALACIN VAGINAL CREAM
20MG · CREAM · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02060604 · ended Jul 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
TARO-CLINDAMYCIN
1% · SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02266938

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

What's happening

Clindamycin is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C., PFIZER CANADA INC.

The reported causes are: discontinued; preparing for return to market; disruption of the manufacture of the drug. 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.

Clindamycin is classified under “ANTI-ACNE PREPARATIONS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D10AF).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Clindamycin used for?

An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as skin and dental infections.

When will Clindamycin be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Clindamycin 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (anti-acne preparations for topical use)

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.

Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene No current shortage Tretinoin (Stieva-A) No current shortage Benzoyl Peroxide Clindamycin (Benzaclin) Partial shortage 1 of 5 reported products affected · est. return Aug 28, 2026 Neo-Medrol Acne (Aluminum Chlorohydrate Neomycin Methylprednisolone Sulfur) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Erythromycin Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzamycin) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected

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.