Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS 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 MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 3, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MYLAN-AMOXICILLIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Guide

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StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2019-10-03
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

PRO-AMOX-250

PRO DOC LIMITEE

250MG · DIN 00644331

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-AMOXI

APOTEX INC

125MG · DIN 00628131

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PRO-AMOX-500

PRO DOC LIMITEE

500MG · DIN 00644315

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

AURO-AMOXICILLIN

AURO PHARMA INC

500MG · DIN 02388081

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

JAMP-AMOXICILLIN

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

500MG · DIN 02433079

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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

02238172

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-10-03

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons