Fosfomycin (Ivozfo) shortage status

Shortage anticipated

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

A shortage of Fosfomycin is anticipated but not yet confirmed. 1 product(s) have anticipated-shortage reports on file with Health Canada.

An antibiotic used mainly to treat bladder infections.

Products affected

0 / 1

Reports on file

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Anticipated

IVOZFO

4G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · VERITY PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

DIN 02488086 · Shortage of an active ingredient.

Resolved

IVOZFO

4G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · VERITY PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

DIN 02488086 · ended May 28, 2024 · Implementation of improved testing

What's happening

A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Fosfomycin to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.

Fosfomycin is classified under “OTHER ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01XX).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Fosfomycin used for?

An antibiotic used mainly to treat bladder infections.

When will Fosfomycin 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 Fosfomycin 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 (other antibacterials)

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.

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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.