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Active Shortage

BIAXIN XL

BGP PHARMA 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 there a shortage of BIAXIN XL in Canada?

Yes. BIAXIN XL 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 24, 2020).

Why is BIAXIN XL not available?

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

When will BIAXIN XL 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 updated2020-07-24

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

TARO-CLARITHROMYCIN XL

SUN PHARMA CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 02410036

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

BIAXIN BID

BGP PHARMA ULC

500MG · DIN 02126710

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-CLARITHROMYCIN

APOTEX INC

500MG · DIN 02274752

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AVA-CLARITHROMYCIN

AVANSTRA INC

500MG · DIN 02366398

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIAXIN

BGP PHARMA ULC

125MG · DIN 02146908

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CLARITHROMYCIN

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

250MG · DIN 02247818

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02244756

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CLARITHROMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-07-24

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.