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Levofloxacin shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Levofloxacin products are in shortage in Canada (3 of 25 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is May 8, 2026.
In shortage since
Jan 20, 2026
Est. full return
May 8, 2026
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 shortageAPO-LEVOFLOXACIN
250MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02284707 · since Jan 20, 2026, est. end May 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-LEVOFLOXACIN
500MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02284715 · since Apr 7, 2026, est. end May 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-LEVOFLOXACIN
750MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02325942 · since Jan 20, 2026, est. end May 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedLEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02537079 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedJAMP LEVOFLOXACIN
500MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02508451 · ended Jan 9, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedLEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02537079 · ended Dec 15, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedLEVOFLOXACIN
500MG · TABLET · PRO DOC LIMITEE
DIN 02415879 · ended Sep 16, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
DiscontinuedACT LEVOFLOXACIN
750MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02315440
DiscontinuedACT LEVOFLOXACIN
500MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02315432
DiscontinuedACT LEVOFLOXACIN
250MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02315424
ResolvedACT LEVOFLOXACIN
750MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02315440 · ended Aug 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedACT LEVOFLOXACIN
250MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02315424 · ended Aug 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Levofloxacin is currently affected by 3 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: 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.
Levofloxacin is classified under “QUINOLONE ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01MA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Levofloxacin be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is May 8, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Levofloxacin 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.