PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN
PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
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 PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 25, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
ILOSONE LIQUID 125MG/5ML
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
NOVO-RYTHRO STEARATE TAB 250MG
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
ERYTHROCIN FILMTAB 500MG
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, LIMITED
ILOSONE LIQUID 250MG/5ML
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
NOVO-RYTHRO ESTOLATE SUSPENSION
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
NOVO-RYTHRO ETHYLSUCCINATE PWR 400MG/5ML
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
01912755
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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Shortage History
Shortage of an active ingredient.
Shortage of an active ingredient.
Business reasons
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
120MG · DIN 02230434
160MG · DIN 02230435
325MG · DIN 02230436
650MG · DIN 02230437
150MG · DIN 00778338
500UNIT · DIN 00584908
DIN 02326302
DIN 00677442
2% · DIN 02009277
50MG · DIN 02484811
81MG · DIN 02242281
81MG · DIN 02243974