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Tobramycin shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Tobramycin products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 16 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 Aug 11, 2026.
In shortage since
Sep 21, 2016
Est. full return
Aug 11, 2026
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageTOBI
300MG · SOLUTION · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02239630 · since Sep 2, 2025, est. end Aug 11, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageTOBRAMYCIN FOR INJECTION U.S.P.
1.2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02285150 · since Feb 5, 2018, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortageJAMP-TOBRAMYCIN
40MG · LIQUID · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02420287 · since Oct 31, 2016, est. end Dec 31, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageJAMP-TOBRAMYCIN
40MG · LIQUID · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02420287 · since Sep 21, 2016, est. end Dec 31, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-TOBRAMYCIN
0.3% · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02245698 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTOBRAMYCIN FOR INJECTION
1.2G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 00533688 · ended Mar 23, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedTOBRAMYCIN INJECTION
40MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02230640 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedTOBI PODHALER
28MG · CAPSULE · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02365154 · ended Mar 2, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-TOBRAMYCIN
60MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02389622 · ended Feb 25, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTOBRAMYCIN INJECTION USP
10MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241209 · ended Nov 28, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedTOBI PODHALER
28MG · CAPSULE · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02365154 · ended Nov 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ TOBRAMYCIN
0.3% · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02241755 · ended Oct 24, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Tobramycin is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by BGP PHARMA ULC, STERIMAX INC, JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, APOTEX INC.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; delay in shipping 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.
Tobramycin is classified under “AMINOGLYCOSIDE ANTIBACTERIALS” (ATC J01GB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Tobramycin be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 11, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Tobramycin 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.
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.