Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Ofloxacin products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 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 Jul 30, 2026.
A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Products affected
1 / 2
In shortage since
Aug 12, 2025
Est. full return
Jul 30, 2026
Reports on file
6
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
OCUFLOX
0.3% · SOLUTION · ABBVIE CORPORATION
DIN 02143291 · since Aug 12, 2025, est. end Jul 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OCUFLOX
0.3% · SOLUTION · ABBVIE CORPORATION
DIN 02143291 · ended May 24, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
OCUFLOX
0.3% · SOLUTION · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 02143291 · ended Sep 28, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
OCUFLOX
0.3% · SOLUTION · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 02143291 · ended Dec 24, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-OFLOXACIN
0.3% · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02248398 · ended Jan 7, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
APO-OFLOXACIN
APOTEX INC
DIN 02248398
What's happening
Ofloxacin is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by ABBVIE CORPORATION.
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.
Ofloxacin is classified under “ANTIINFECTIVES” (ATC S01AE).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Ofloxacin used for?
A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
When will Ofloxacin be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 30, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Ofloxacin 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 (antiinfectives)
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.
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.