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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.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
5

Reports by product

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 · Other (Please describe in comments)
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

Common questions

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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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.