Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Linezolid has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by resistant bacteria.
Products affected
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Reports on file
23
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
LINEZOLID INJECTION
2MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02430827 · ended Mar 20, 2026
Resolved
SANDOZ LINEZOLID
600MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02422689 · ended Nov 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYVOXAM
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02243686 · ended Dec 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP LINEZOLID
600MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02520354 · ended Aug 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ LINEZOLID
600MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02422689 · ended Dec 9, 2024 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Resolved
SANDOZ LINEZOLID
600MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02422689 · ended Jun 3, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LINEZOLID INJECTION
2MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02430827 · ended Apr 5, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
APO-LINEZOLID
600MG · TABLET
TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02426552 · ended Nov 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ZYVOXAM
100MG · POWDER FOR SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02243686 · ended Jan 3, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LINEZOLID INJECTION
2MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02430827 · ended Nov 1, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-LINEZOLID
600MG · TABLET
TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02426552 · ended Sep 28, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
LINEZOLID INJECTION
2MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02430827 · ended Jun 24, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 23 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Linezolid. Health Canada has 23 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Linezolid is classified under “OTHER ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01XX).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Linezolid used for?
An antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by resistant bacteria.
When will Linezolid be back in stock in Canada?
Linezolid has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Linezolid 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.