Anticipated Shortage

PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION in Canada?

A shortage of PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION 0.5G 4G is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 21, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION not available?

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

When will PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION be available again?

The estimated resolution date (September 25, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.5G 4G

Last updated2026-09-21

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

2026-09-25

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

DIN

02299658

Strength

0.5G 4G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

TAZOBACTAM PIPERACILLIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-21

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-09-21

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

2026-09-02

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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