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Permanently Discontinued

BACITRACIN USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 BACITRACIN USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BACITRACIN USP 50000UNIT has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 1, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BACITRACIN USP 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 file3 products · 1 same form & route
Affected strength50000UNIT
Report last updated2021-04-01
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

BACIJECT

STERIMAX INC

50000UNIT · DIN 02245571

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

BACITIN

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

500UNIT · DIN 00584908

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BACITRACIN OINTMENT

SAFETEC OF AMERICA INC

500UNIT · DIN 02451026

Different strengthDifferent 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

00030708

Strength

50000UNIT

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

BACITRACIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-04-01

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons