TEVA-CLARITHROMYCIN XL
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 there a shortage of TEVA-CLARITHROMYCIN XL in Canada?
Yes. TEVA-CLARITHROMYCIN XL 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 30, 2025).
Why is TEVA-CLARITHROMYCIN XL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will TEVA-CLARITHROMYCIN XL be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as 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
TARO-CLARITHROMYCIN XL
SUN PHARMA CANADA INC
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BGP PHARMA ULC
APO-CLARITHROMYCIN
APOTEX INC
AVA-CLARITHROMYCIN
AVANSTRA INC
BIAXIN
BGP PHARMA ULC
RATIO-CLARITHROMYCIN
RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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.
DIN
02403196
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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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 TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
500MG · DIN 02247340
750MG · DIN 02247341
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
240MG · DIN 02370646