Anticipated Shortage

PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP

FRESENIUS KABI CANADA 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 PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP in Canada?

A shortage of PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP 10000000UNIT is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 24, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP not available?

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

When will PENICILLIN G SODIUM FOR INJECTION, USP be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is September 30, 2027. 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 file5 products

Expected resolution~12 months remaining (estimate)

Affected strength10000000UNIT

Last updated2026-09-24

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

PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM INJ 5000000IU

AYERST LABORATORIES

5000000UNIT · DIN 00002216

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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AYERCILLIN SUSPENSION

AYERST LABORATORIES

300000UNIT · DIN 00002402

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PENICILLIN G SODIUM INJ 5000000IU

AYERST LABORATORIES

5000000UNIT · DIN 00002240

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PENICILLIN G POTASSIUM INJ 1000000IU

AYERST LABORATORIES

1000000UNIT · DIN 00002208

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MEGACILLIN 500 SUS

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

500000UNIT · DIN 00009938

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo 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

2027-09-30

~12 months remaining (estimate)

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

DIN

02220296

Strength

10000000UNIT

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

PENICILLIN G

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-24

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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