Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Doxycycline products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 7 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as chest infections, acne and tick-borne diseases.
Products affected
1 / 7
In shortage since
Jun 23, 2026
Reports on file
42
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.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
APO-DOXYCYCLINE MR
40MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE AND DELAYED RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02512645 · since Jun 23, 2026, est. end Jul 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-DOXYCYCLINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02158574 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXY TABS 100MG
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00874256 · ended Jan 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXY CAP 100MG
100MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00740713 · ended Mar 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXYCYCLINE MR
40MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE AND DELAYED RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02512645 · ended Oct 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-DOXYCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00725250 · ended Oct 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXY CAP 100MG
100MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00740713 · ended Sep 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-DOXYCYCLINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02158574 · ended Aug 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXY TABS 100MG
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00874256 · ended Jun 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-DOXYCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00725250 · ended Mar 19, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXY CAP 100MG
100MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 00740713 · ended Jun 20, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-DOXYCYCLINE
100MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02158574 · ended Jun 18, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 42 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Doxycycline is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: 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.
Doxycycline is classified under “TETRACYCLINES” (ATC J01AA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Doxycycline used for?
A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as chest infections, acne and tick-borne diseases.
When will Doxycycline 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 Doxycycline 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 (tetracyclines)
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.