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

CEFTRIAXONE 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 CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION 10G has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CEFTRIAXONE 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 file6 products
Affected strength10G
Last updated2025-05-28

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.

Closest Matches

ROCEPHIN INJ 10GM/VIAL

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

10G · DIN 00851957

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10G · DIN 02292297

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEFTRIAXONE FOR INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

10G · DIN 02289717

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ROCEPHIN PWS 2GM/VIAL

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

2G · DIN 00657409

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ROCEPHIN PWS INJ 0.25GM/VIAL

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00657387

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ROCEPHIN PWS 1GM/VIAL

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

1G · DIN 00657417

Different strengthSame dosage formSame 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

02287668

Strength

10G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

CEFTRIAXONE

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Shortage History