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Pfizer reports critical shortage of long-acting penicillin lasting until May 2027

Pfizer Canada reports its long-acting penicillin Bicillin L-A (penicillin G benzathine 1,200,000 units, intramuscular suspension, DIN 02291924) remains in a Tier 3 critical shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The shortage began Dec 2, 2025 and is expected to run until May 31, 2027.

Bicillin L-A is the standard treatment for syphilis and for preventing rheumatic fever — a critical shortage means prescribers and pharmacies need alternatives now.

Shortage expected to end: May 31, 2027 All deadlines

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Accel Pharma reports upcoming two-week shortage of ondansetron 8 mg tablets

Accel Pharma reports its ondansetron orally-disintegrating tablet 8 mg (ACCEL-ONDANSETRON ODT, DIN 02535327) faces an anticipated shortage from Nov 1 to Nov 15, 2026, caused by a shortage of an active ingredient.

Ondansetron is a widely used anti-nausea drug — pharmacies should check stock and alternatives before the anticipated shortage starts Nov 1.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Ondansetron is a widely used anti-nausea drug — pharmacies should check stock and alternatives before the anticipated shortage starts Nov 1.

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Sandoz rabeprazole 20 mg supply disruption expected until early December

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Rabeprazole is a commonly prescribed stomach-acid drug — prescribers and pharmacies should plan alternatives while the shortage is expected.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Sandoz dexamethasone injection supply faces temporary shortage through mid-November

Sandoz Canada reports its dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection 10 mg/mL (DIN 00874582), for intravenous, intramuscular or intrasynovial use, faces an anticipated shortage from Oct 26 to Nov 13, 2026, driven by increased demand.

Dexamethasone injection is a staple steroid in hospitals and clinics — care teams should check stock before the anticipated shortage bites.

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