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Active Shortage

CLARITHROMYCIN

SANIS HEALTH 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 CLARITHROMYCIN in Canada?

Yes. CLARITHROMYCIN 250MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 8, 2022).

Why is CLARITHROMYCIN not available?

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

When will CLARITHROMYCIN 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?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 1 same form & route
Affected strength250MG
Report last updated2022-08-08
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Other Products

BIAXIN BID

BGP PHARMA ULC

250MG · DIN 01984853

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CLARITHROMYCIN

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02274744

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SPC-CLARITHROMYCIN FOR ORAL SUSPENSION

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 02390450

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ CLARITHROMYCIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02266539

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRO-CLARITHROMYCIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 02324482

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIAXIN

BGP PHARMA ULC

125MG · DIN 02146908

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

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

02408996

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

GRANULES FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLARITHROMYCIN

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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