Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 23, 2026
Also sold as: Flagyl, Nidagel, Noritate, Metrogel
Some Metronidazole products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 11 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 Aug 14, 2026.
An antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial and parasitic infections.
Products affected
1 / 11
In shortage since
Jul 7, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 14, 2026
Reports on file
50
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
APO-METRONIDAZOLE
500MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248562 · since Jul 7, 2026, est. end Aug 14, 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.
Resolved
FLAGYL
10% · CREAM · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 01926861 · ended Jun 3, 2024
Showing 12 of 50 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Metronidazole is currently affected by an active shortage report 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.
Metronidazole is classified under “AGENTS AGAINST AMOEBIASIS AND OTHER PROTOZOAL DIS.” (ATC P01AB).
Recent changes
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?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 14, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Metronidazole 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.
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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.