Active Shortage

PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION

APOTEX 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 there a shortage of PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION in Canada?

Yes. PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION 4.0G 0.5G has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION not available?

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

When will PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength4.0G 0.5G

Last updated2017-10-05

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?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for injection

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for injection: Particulate

Type I2022-01-17

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

02308460

Strength

4.0G 0.5G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

PIPERACILLIN TAZOBACTAM

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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