Permanently Discontinued

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION 10G has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION 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 · 2 same form & route

Affected strength10G

Report last updated2025-05-28

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.

Other Products

CEFTRIAXONE SODIUM FOR INJECTION BP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

250MG · DIN 02292262

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CEFTRIAXONE FOR INJECTION

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD

1G · DIN 02289695

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CEFTRIAXONE INJECTION, USP

BAXTER CORPORATION

1000MG · DIN 02499711

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

02287668

Strength

10G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

CEFTRIAXONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-05-28

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163