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Resolved

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?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION 0.5G 4G is marked resolved (last updated November 9, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusResolved
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength0.5G 4G
Report last updated2026-11-09
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

02299658

Strength

0.5G 4G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

TAZOBACTAM PIPERACILLIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-11-09

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM FOR INJECTION has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.