Norfloxacin shortage status

Widespread shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 16, 2026

Norfloxacin is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 2 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Aug 14, 2026.

A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary infections.

Products affected

2 / 2

In shortage since

Dec 22, 2015

Est. full return

Aug 14, 2026

Reports on file

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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

NORFLOXACIN

400MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02229524 · since Jul 14, 2026, est. end Aug 14, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Active shortage

TEVA-NORFLOXACIN

400MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED

DIN 02237682 · since Dec 22, 2015, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Discontinued

TEVA-NORFLOXACIN

400MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED

DIN 02237682

What's happening

Norfloxacin is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by AA PHARMA INC, TEVA 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.

Norfloxacin is classified under “QUINOLONE ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01MA06).

Recent changes

Jul 16, 2026 New report filed

Common questions

What is Norfloxacin used for?

A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary infections.

When will Norfloxacin 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 Norfloxacin 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (quinolone antibacterials)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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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.