Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Doxycycline has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as chest infections, acne and tick-borne diseases.
Products affected
0 / 7
Reports on file
44
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
APO-DOXYCYCLINE MR
40MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE- AND DELAYED-RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02512645 · ended Nov 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXYCYCLINE MR
40MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE AND DELAYED RELEASE) · APOTEX INC
DIN 02512645 · ended Jul 3, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DOXY-TABS
100MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00874256 · ended Sep 3, 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.
Showing 12 of 44 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Doxycycline. Health Canada has 44 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Doxycycline is classified under “TETRACYCLINES” (ATC J01AA).
Recent changes
Nov 5, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 30, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 30, 2026 → Nov 6, 2026
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 9, 2026
New report filed
Sep 4, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 21, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 21, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
New report filed
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?
Doxycycline has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Doxycycline 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.