Permanently Discontinued

JAMP-VANCOMYCIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

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 JAMP-VANCOMYCIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that JAMP-VANCOMYCIN 1G has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 13, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is JAMP-VANCOMYCIN not available?

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

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength1G

Report last updated2022-06-13

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

VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

1G · DIN 02139383

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION USP

STERIMAX INC

1G · DIN 02342863

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VANCOMYCIN INJECTION USP IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

BAXTER CORPORATION

1000MG · DIN 02487071

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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VANCOCIN

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

125MG · DIN 00800430

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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JAMP VANCOMYCIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

125MG · DIN 02407744

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs 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

02420309

Strength

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

VANCOMYCIN

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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

2022-06-13

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

225MG · DIN 02420694

AMIKACIN SULFATE INJECTION

250MG · DIN 02529459

AMIODARONE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION

50MG · DIN 02423227

AMLODIPINE

5MG · DIN 02429217

AMLODIPINE

2.5MG · DIN 02492199

AMLODIPINE

10MG · DIN 02429225