Active Shortage

APO-CEPHALEX

APOTEX 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 APO-CEPHALEX in Canada?

Yes. APO-CEPHALEX 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated March 5, 2026).

Why is APO-CEPHALEX not available?

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

When will APO-CEPHALEX 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

Affected strength500MG

Last updated2026-03-05

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

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00583421

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NU-CEPHALEX TAB 500MG

NU-PHARM INC

500MG · DIN 00865885

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DOM-CEPHALEXIN - TAB 500MG

DOMINION PHARMACAL

500MG · DIN 02177854

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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STCC-CEPHALEXIN -TAB 500MG

STCC INC.

500MG · DIN 02180766

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

CEPHALEXIN TAB 250MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00828858

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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KEFLEX

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

125MG · DIN 00015547

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

00768715

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEPHALEXIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-03-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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