Date
The issue: Availability of piperacillin/tazobactam 2.25 g and 4.5 g vials remains limited in Canada and NH supply may not be sufficient to maintain usual needs at all sites.
Anticipated availability: December 2024
Potential alternatives:
- Piperacillin/tazobactam 3.375 g vials
Alternative broad-spectrum IV antibiotics:
- Amoxicillin/clavulanate
- Meropenem (formulary restricted) Alternative broad-spectrum IV antibiotics*: