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Permanently Discontinued

BIO-MOXIFLOXACIN

BIOMED PHARMA

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 BIO-MOXIFLOXACIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-MOXIFLOXACIN 400MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 1, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BIO-MOXIFLOXACIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength400MG
Last updated2020-12-01

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

TORRENT-MOXIFLOXACIN

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED

400MG · DIN 02445174

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOM-MOXIFLOXACIN

DOMINION PHARMACAL

400MG · DIN 02307154

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

IPG-MOXIFLOXACIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

400MG · DIN 02446197

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PRIVA-MOXIFLOXACIN

PHARMAPAR INC

400MG · DIN 02447371

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-MOXIFLOXACIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

400MG · DIN 02406136

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MAR-MOXIFLOXACIN

MARCAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

400MG · DIN 02447053

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

DIN

02447266

Strength

400MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

MOXIFLOXACIN

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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