ERYTHROCIN I.V.
AMDIPHARM LIMITED
This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is there a shortage of ERYTHROCIN I.V. in Canada?
A shortage of ERYTHROCIN I.V. 500MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 8, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is ERYTHROCIN I.V. not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.
When will ERYTHROCIN I.V. be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is April 30, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Other Products
ERYTHROCIN FILMTAB 500MG
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED
ILOTYCIN GLUCEPTATE IV AMPOULE 646 1GM
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
ERYTHROCIN IV
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED
ILOSONE LIQUID 125MG/5ML
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
NOVO-RYTHRO STEARATE TAB 250MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?
No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.
What should I do?
No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.
DIN
00682268
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Compare with another product →
Shortage Timeline
Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.
Shortage History
Other Products from AMDIPHARM LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MG · DIN 00704431
600MG · DIN 00583782
40MG · DIN 00000299
400MG · DIN 00453617
500MG · DIN 00893862
1G · DIN 00682276
1% · DIN 02243861
1% · DIN 02243862
333MG · DIN 00769991
DIN 00583405
1MG · DIN 02377012
2MG · DIN 02377020