Permanently Discontinued

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 APO-CEPHALEX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CEPHALEX 250MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 21, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CEPHALEX not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 2 same form & route

Affected strength250MG

Report last updated2019-02-21

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.

Closest Matches

LUPIN-CEPHALEXIN

LUPIN PHARMA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02471140

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP CEPHALEXIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02494698

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 250

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 00342092

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PRO-CEPHALEXIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 02562596

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TEVA-CEPHALEXIN 125

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

125MG · DIN 00342106

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP CEPHALEXIN SUSPENSION

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

125MG · DIN 02528436

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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.

DIN

00768723

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CEPHALEXIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-02-21

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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