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Nitrofurantoin shortage status

No current shortage

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

Nitrofurantoin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 7
Reports on file
32

Reports by product

Resolved
TEVA-NITROFURANTOIN
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231016 · ended Jul 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-NITROFURANTOIN
50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231015 · ended Jul 15, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NITROFURANTOIN
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00319511 · ended Apr 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NITROFURANTOIN
100MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00312738 · ended Mar 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-NITROFURANTOIN BID
100MG · CAPSULE · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02466392 · ended Mar 11, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
PMS-NITROFURANTOIN BID
100MG · CAPSULE · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02455676 · ended Mar 6, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AURO-NITROFURANTOIN BID
100MG · CAPSULE · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02466392 · ended Feb 6, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
AURO-NITROFURANTOIN BID
100MG · CAPSULE · AURO PHARMA INC
DIN 02466392 · ended Nov 30, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
NITROFURANTOIN
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00319511 · ended Nov 22, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NITROFURANTOIN
100MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00312738 · ended Oct 28, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NITROFURANTOIN
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00319511 · ended Aug 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-NITROFURANTOIN
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231016 · ended May 29, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 32 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Nitrofurantoin. Health Canada has 32 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Nitrofurantoin is classified under “OTHER ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01XE).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Nitrofurantoin be back in stock in Canada?

Nitrofurantoin has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Nitrofurantoin 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.