Active ShortageTier 3 — Critical

CEFAZOLIN INJECTION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

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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 CEFAZOLIN INJECTION, USP in Canada?

Yes. CEFAZOLIN INJECTION, USP 20MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 19, 2025).

Why is CEFAZOLIN INJECTION, USP not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.

When will CEFAZOLIN INJECTION, USP 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 strength20MG

Last updated2025-11-19

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.

Other Products

KEFZOL ADD-VANTAGE INJ 500MG/VIAL

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

500MG · DIN 00411434

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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KEFZOL

PHARMACEUTICAL PARTNERS OF CANADA INC

10G · DIN 00411450

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ANCEF INJ PWS 1GM/VIAL USP

SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PHARMA DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC

1G · DIN 01919601

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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KEFZOL ADD-VANTAGE INJ 1GM/VIAL

ELI LILLY CANADA INC

1G · DIN 00411442

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ANCEF INJ PWS 10GM/VIAL USP

SMITHKLINE BEECHAM PHARMA DIVISION OF SMITHKLINE BEECHAM INC

10G · DIN 01919628

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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STERILE CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD

1G · DIN 02233854

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

02496313

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CEFAZOLIN

Tier

Tier 3 — Critical

Last Updated

2025-11-19

Reason for Shortage

Shortage of an active ingredient.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

CEFAZOLIN INJECTION, USP has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Active Shortage

Shortage of an active ingredient.

Other Products from BAXTER CORPORATION

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 3.3% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438014

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786292

(20 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438049

(20MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786209

(20MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00437999

(40 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00786217

(40 MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438030

(40MMOL/L) POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 3.3% DEXTROSE AND 0.3% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438022

(40MMOL/L)POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN 5% DEXTROSE AND 0.45% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP

DIN 00438006

0.4% LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION

DIN 00828602

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION, USP

900MG · DIN 00060208

0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION, USP

900MG · DIN 00786160