AMOXICILLIN
SANIS HEALTH INC
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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 AMOXICILLIN in Canada?
Yes. AMOXICILLIN 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated December 16, 2022).
Why is AMOXICILLIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.
When will AMOXICILLIN be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
Why Does Amoxicillin Go Into Shortage Every Winter in Canada?
Why pediatric amoxicillin runs short in fall and winter almost every year, which formulation is usually affected, and what a pharmacist can do about it.
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
PRO-AMOX-500
PRO DOC LIMITEE
AMOXICILLIN
SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
Other Products
PRO-AMOX-250
PRO DOC LIMITEE
AURO-AMOXICILLIN
AURO PHARMA 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.
DIN
02352729
Strength
500MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
AMOXICILLIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-12-16
Reason for Shortage
Demand increase for the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
AMOXICILLIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SANIS HEALTH INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02286262
100MG · DIN 02286246
200MG · DIN 02286254
400MG · DIN 02286564
70MG · DIN 02352966
10MG · DIN 02519844
12.5MG · DIN 02466821
0.50MG · DIN 02349205
0.25MG · DIN 02349191
200MG · DIN 02364336
5MG · DIN 02331284
10MG · DIN 02331292