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Fusidic Acid shortage status

No current shortage

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

Fusidic Acid has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
6

Reports by product

Resolved
TARO-FUSIDIC ACID
2% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02528096 · ended Dec 31, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-FUSIDIC ACID
2% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02528096 · ended Nov 18, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
FUCITHALMIC
1% · DROPS · AMDIPHARM LIMITED
DIN 02243862 · ended Mar 27, 2024 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
FUCIDIN CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · LEO PHARMA INC
DIN 00586668 · ended Jan 8, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
FUCIDIN CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · LEO PHARMA INC
DIN 00586668 · ended Nov 23, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
FUCITHALMIC
1% · DROPS · AMDIPHARM LIMITED
DIN 02243861

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Fusidic Acid. Health Canada has 6 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Fusidic Acid is classified under “ANTIBIOTICS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D06AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Fusidic Acid be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Fusidic Acid 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.