Anticipated Shortage

DIFLUCAN

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 there a shortage of DIFLUCAN in Canada?

A shortage of DIFLUCAN 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated October 9, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is DIFLUCAN not available?

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

When will DIFLUCAN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 30, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 1 same form & route

Expected resolution~43 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength50MG

Report last updated2026-10-09

Checked by MedShort2026-10-17

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

PRO-FLUCONAZOLE

PRO DOC LIMITEE

100MG · DIN 02310686

Different strengthNot enough data to compareSame routeNo current shortage

Compare these two →

NRA-FLUCONAZOLE-150

NORA PHARMA INC

150MG · DIN 02433702

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

Compare these two →

FLUCONAZOLE 150

APOTEX INC

150MG · DIN 02352133

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

Estimated Resolution

2026-11-30

~43 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02024152

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

FLUCONAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-09

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

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

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672