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Ertapenem shortage status

No current shortage

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

Ertapenem has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A carbapenem antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION

1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · AURO PHARMA INC

DIN 02492148 · ended Feb 18, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION

1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

DIN 02496127 · ended Sep 20, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION

1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · JUNO PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.

DIN 02490773 · ended Mar 31, 2022 · due to COVID disruptions there have been delays on this product

Resolved

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION

1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

DIN 02511150 · ended Dec 4, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

ERTAPENEM FOR INJECTION

1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

DIN 02511150 · ended Nov 3, 2021 · Demand increase for the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Ertapenem. Health Canada has 5 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Ertapenem is classified under “OTHER BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01DH).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Ertapenem used for?

A carbapenem antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.

When will Ertapenem be back in stock in Canada?

Ertapenem has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Ertapenem 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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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.