Active Shortage

LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION

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 LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION in Canada?

Yes. LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 27, 2026).

Why is LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION not available?

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

When will LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE 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?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength5MG

Report last updated2026-10-27

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

QUINSAIR

CHIESI FARMACEUTICI S.P.A.

240MG · DIN 02442302

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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SANDOZ LEVOFLOXACIN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

500MG · DIN 02298643

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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PRO-LEVOFLOXACIN

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 02415879

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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APO-LEVOFLOXACIN

APOTEX INC

250MG · DIN 02284707

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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JAMP LEVOFLOXACIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

250MG · DIN 02508443

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

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

DIN

02314932

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

LEVOFLOXACIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

LEVOFLOXACIN IN 5% DEXTROSE INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-10-27

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

40MG · DIN 02511045

20MG · DIN 02511061

DIN 02544040

5MG · DIN 01947664

10MG · DIN 01947672