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Penicillin G shortage status

No current shortage

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

Penicillin G has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 3
Reports on file
7

Reports by product

Resolved
PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP
5000000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02220288 · ended Jan 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP
1000000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02220261 · ended Jan 28, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP
5000000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02220288 · ended Jun 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP
5000000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02220288 · ended Jan 31, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP
10000000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02220296 · ended Jun 12, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP
10000000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02220296 · ended Aug 4, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP
1000000UNIT · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02220261 · ended Mar 6, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Penicillin G. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Penicillin G is classified under “BETA-LACTAM ANTIBACTERIALS, PENICILLINS” (ATC J01CE).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Penicillin G be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Penicillin G 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.