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Micafungin shortage status

Widespread shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Micafungin is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 3 reported products are affected. Manufacturers have not committed to a recovery date.
Products affected
2 / 3
In shortage since
Apr 25, 2025
Reports on file
3
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 shortage
MICAFUNGIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02532344 · since Apr 25, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MICAFUNGIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION
100MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02532360 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYCAMINE
50MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
DIN 02294222 · ended Mar 20, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)

What's happening

Micafungin is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by HIKMA CANADA LIMITED.

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.

Micafungin is classified under “ANTIMYCOTICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC J02AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Micafungin be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Micafungin 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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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.