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Trimethoprim Polymyxin B shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 2, 2026

Trimethoprim Polymyxin B has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

Combination antibiotic eye drops used to treat eye infections.

Products affected

0 / 1

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

SANDOZ POLYTRIMETHOPRIM

1MG 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02239234 · ended Aug 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

SANDOZ POLYTRIMETHOPRIM

1MG 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02239234 · ended Apr 4, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

SANDOZ POLYTRIMETHOPRIM

1MG 10000UNIT · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02239234 · ended Sep 6, 2019 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Trimethoprim Polymyxin B. Health Canada has 3 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Sep 2, 2026 Shortage resolved
Jul 13, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 10, 2026 → Aug 14, 2026

Common questions

What is Trimethoprim Polymyxin B used for?

Combination antibiotic eye drops used to treat eye infections.

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

Trimethoprim Polymyxin B has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Trimethoprim Polymyxin B 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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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.