CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
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 CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USP in Canada?
Yes. CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USP 1G has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 21, 2026).
Why is CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USP be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 2, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
KEFZOL ADD-VANTAGE INJ 1GM/VIAL
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
ANCEF INJ PWS 1GM/VIAL USP
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PHARMA DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC
STERILE CEFAZOLIN SODIUM
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
Other Products
KEFZOL ADD-VANTAGE INJ 500MG/VIAL
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
KEFZOL
PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS OF CANADA INC
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.
CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION USP 10 G / VIAL
CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION : Vials may be underfilled in the affected lot.
Highest health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION, USP
Cefazolin for Injection: Affected lots are packaged with the incorrect Linear barcode on inner and outer bag labels.
Low health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
DIN
02308959
Strength
1G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02243098
5MG · DIN 02269198
500MCG · DIN 02248181
250MG · DIN 02242971
50MG · DIN 02242325
DIN 02495910
DIN 02495929
DIN 02495937
250MG · DIN 02246533
1MG · DIN 02548968
10MG · DIN 02513420
10MG · DIN 02236759