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PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN
PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
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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 PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 25, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
01912755
Strength
5MG
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
ERYTHROMYCIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Reason for Shortage
Shortage of an active ingredient.
Past Reports for This Drug
PDP-ERYTHROMYCIN has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
120MG · DIN 02230434
160MG · DIN 02230435
325MG · DIN 02230436
650MG · DIN 02230437
150MG · DIN 00778338
500UNIT · DIN 00584908
DIN 02326302
DIN 00677442
2% · DIN 02009277
50MG · DIN 02484811
81MG · DIN 02242281
81MG · DIN 02243974