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Trimethoprim Polymyxin B shortage status

Discontinued

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

Trimethoprim Polymyxin B products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
Products affected
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Reports on file
1

Reports by product

Discontinued
POLYTRIM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION
1MG 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 02011956

What's happening

One or more Trimethoprim Polymyxin B products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.

Trimethoprim Polymyxin B is classified under “ANTIINFECTIVES” (ATC S01AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Trimethoprim Polymyxin B be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Trimethoprim Polymyxin B 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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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.