Active Shortage

DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

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 DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION in Canada?

Yes. DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION 500MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 24, 2023).

Why is DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION not available?

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

When will DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION 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 file1 product

Affected strength500MG

Report last updated2023-10-24

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

DAPTOMYCIN FOR INJECTION RF

EUGIA PHARMA INC.

500MG · DIN 02541920

Same strengthSame 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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02494590

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

DAPTOMYCIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2023-10-24

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

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

5MG · DIN 02381478

10MG · DIN 02381486

70MG · DIN 02381494

5MG · DIN 02419564

2.5MG · DIN 02419556

10MG · DIN 02419572