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Shortage Avoided

DALACIN C PHOSPHATE

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 DALACIN C PHOSPHATE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DALACIN C PHOSPHATE 150MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DALACIN C PHOSPHATE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength150MG
Report last updated2021-05-19
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

00260436

Strength

150MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

CLINDAMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-05-19

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

DALACIN C PHOSPHATE has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.