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Linezolid shortage status

No current shortage

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.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Reports by product

Resolved

LINEZOLID INJECTION

2MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

DIN 02430827 · ended Mar 20, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)

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

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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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.