Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION

TEVA CANADA 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 CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION 1G has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 27, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CLOXACILLIN SODIUM FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 1 same form & route
Affected strength1G
Report last updated2017-06-27
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

CLOXACILLIN FOR INJECTION

STERIMAX INC

2G · DIN 02367424

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-CLOXACILLIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00337757

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

JAMP CLOXACILLIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02510731

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

01975447

Strength

1G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CLOXACILLIN SODIUM

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Shortage History