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Active Shortage

ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL in Canada?

Yes. ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL not available?

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

When will ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength0.5MG
Report last updated2017-10-05
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

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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

00622958

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

CHLORAMPHENICOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.