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Active ShortageTier 3 — Critical

BICILLIN L-A

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 BICILLIN L-A in Canada?

Yes. BICILLIN L-A 1200000UNIT has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 22, 2026).

Why is BICILLIN L-A not available?

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

When will BICILLIN L-A be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is May 31, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Expected resolution~7 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength1200000UNIT
Report last updated2026-10-22
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Health Canada classes this as a Tier 3 shortage, its highest-impact category. If you rely on this medication, talk to your pharmacist or care team now rather than waiting for your supply to run low.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02291924

Strength

1200000UNIT

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

PENICILLIN G BENZATHINE

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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