Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 9, 2026
Also sold as: Flagyl, Nidagel, Noritate, Metrogel
Metronidazole has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections.
Products affected
0 / 11
Reports on file
51
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
METROGEL 0.75%
0.75% · GEL · GALDERMA CANADA INC
DIN 02092832 · ended Jan 4, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-METRONIDAZOLE
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248562 · ended Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS
250MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00545066 · ended Oct 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION USP
5MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00649074
Resolved
METRONIDAZOLE INJECTION USP
5MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00649074 · ended Sep 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
NORITATE
1% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02156091 · ended May 13, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
APO-METRONIDAZOLE
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248562 · ended Mar 6, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS
250MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00545066 · ended Feb 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
FLAGYL
10% · CREAM · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01926861
Resolved
APO-METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS
250MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00545066 · ended Oct 31, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-METRONIDAZOLE
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248562 · ended Oct 24, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-METRONIDAZOLE
500MG · CAPSULE · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02470284 · ended Jun 24, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Showing 12 of 51 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Metronidazole. Health Canada has 51 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Metronidazole is classified under “AGENTS AGAINST AMOEBIASIS AND OTHER PROTOZOAL DIS.” (ATC P01AB).
Recent changes
Nov 9, 2026
New report filed
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Jul 23, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 24, 2026 → Aug 14, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 17, 2026 → Jul 24, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Metronidazole used for?
An antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections.
When will Metronidazole be back in stock in Canada?
Metronidazole has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Metronidazole 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.