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Anticipated Shortage

PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

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 PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP in Canada?

A shortage of PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP 10000000UNIT is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 24, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is September 30, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Expected resolution~12 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength10000000UNIT
Last updated2026-09-24

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

PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM INJ 5000000IU

AYERST LABORATORIES

5000000UNIT · DIN 00002216

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AYERCILLIN SUSPENSION

AYERST LABORATORIES

300000UNIT · DIN 00002402

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENICILLIN G SODIUM INJ 5000000IU

AYERST LABORATORIES

5000000UNIT · DIN 00002240

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM INJ 1000000IU

AYERST LABORATORIES

1000000UNIT · DIN 00002208

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEGACILLIN 500 SUS

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

500000UNIT · DIN 00009938

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

02220296

Strength

10000000UNIT

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

PENICILLIN G

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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.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History