Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Minocycline products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and acne.
Products affected
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Reports on file
32
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
MINOCYCLINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02084090 · ended Jan 6, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MINOCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02084104 · ended Nov 19, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
MINOCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02084104 · ended Jun 10, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
MINOCYCLINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02084090 · ended Jun 10, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
PMS-MINOCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02294427
Resolved
PMS-MINOCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02294427 · ended Jun 5, 2020 · Product in discontinuation process
Product already discontinued DIN cancelled post market.
Discontinued
MYLAN-MINOCYCLINE
50MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02230735
Discontinued
MYLAN-MINOCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02230736
Resolved
MYLAN-MINOCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02230736 · ended Sep 17, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-MINOCYCLINE
50MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02230735 · ended Sep 17, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-MINOCYCLINE
100MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02230736 · ended Sep 17, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-MINOCYCLINE CAP 50MG
50MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02084090 · ended Aug 9, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 32 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
One or more Minocycline products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.
Minocycline is classified under “TETRACYCLINES” (ATC J01AA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Minocycline used for?
A tetracycline antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and acne.
When will Minocycline 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 Minocycline 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.