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Framycetin shortage status

Widespread shortage

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

Framycetin is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 4 of 4 reported products are affected. Manufacturers have not committed to a recovery date.
Products affected
4 / 4
In shortage since
Jun 11, 2013
Reports on file
4
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
SOFRA-TULLE STRIP 1%
1% · DRESSING · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 01987682 · since Feb 9, 2017, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
SOFRAMYCIN EYE DROPS 0.5%
5MG · DROPS · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 02224887 · since Jun 11, 2013, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
SOFRA-TULLE DRESSING 1%
1% · 10/10cm · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 01988840 · since Oct 23, 2013, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Active shortage
SOFRAMYCIN STERILE EYE OINTMENT 0.5%
5MG · OINTMENT · ERFA CANADA 2012 INC
DIN 02224895 · since Jun 11, 2013, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

Framycetin is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by ERFA CANADA 2012 INC.

The reported causes are: requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices; 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.

Framycetin is classified under “MEDICATED DRESSINGS” (ATC D09AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Framycetin 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 Framycetin 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.

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.