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CEFPROZIL

All products: not a benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (J01D, J01DC) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Cefuroxime axetil (Ceftin): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Cefoxitin (Mefoxin): not a benefit
  • Cefadroxil (Duricef): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Cefixime (Suprax): general benefit
  • Ceftriaxone (Rocephin): general benefit, Not a benefit
  • Cephalexin (Ceporex): general benefit, Not a benefit

1 more in the class list below

Cefzil · DIN 02163659 · 250mg · tablet

Listed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2017-08-02 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2017-08-02 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusListed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2017-08-02 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2017-08-02 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
1 brand, same coverage
Cefzil · DIN 02163659 Manufacturer: Bristol Myers Squibb Canada Inc; listing date 1996-12-19 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2017-08-02 · brand CEFZIL TABLETS - 250MG · ATC J01DC10 CEFPROZIL · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients CEFPROZIL 250 MG · company Bristol-myers squibb canada · schedule Prescription
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Cefzil: Formulary list price not recorded/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=19229 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02163659)

Source record
DIN 02163659: Cefzil Raw flags: notABenefit=Y, sec3=Y Item: 081228085; group id 40; item number 0085; lccId None; manufacturer id BQU Source form: Tab; strength: 250mg Recorded listing: Listed, not a benefit; ODB pays only for the benefit products in this interchangeable category Source prices (unrounded): not recorded; ministry not recorded Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02163659 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=19229
Interchangeable products
Ran-Cefprozil · DIN 02293528 · $1.7374
Shortage status: discontinued (2017-06-30, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02163659
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2017-08-02 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Other drugs in the same formulary class (08:12:28 Other Antibiotics) and how they are covered

Matched class: 08:12:28 Other Antibiotics

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: CEFIXIME, CLINDAMYCIN PALMITATE Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): CEFADROXIL, CEFTRIAXONE DISODIUM, CEFUROXIME AXETIL, CEPHALEXIN MONOHYDRATE, CLINDAMYCIN HCL, CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE, TOBRAMYCIN, TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 08:12:28 Other Antibiotics

CEFUROXIME AXETIL

· 9 products · General benefit (7), Listed, not a benefit (2) · strengths: 125mg/5mL, 250mg, 500mg · Susp, Tab

CEFOXITIN SODIUM

· 6 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 1g/Vial, 2g/Vial · Inj Pd-Vial Pk

CEFADROXIL

· 4 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (3) · strengths: 500mg · Cap

CEFIXIME

· 4 products · General benefit · strengths: 20mg/mL, 400mg · Oral Susp, Tab

CEFTRIAXONE DISODIUM

· 16 products · Listed, not a benefit (3), General benefit (10), Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (3) · strengths: 0.25g/Vial, 1g/Vial, 2g/Vial, 10g/Vial · Inj Pd-Vial Pk

CEPHALEXIN MONOHYDRATE

· 29 products · Listed, not a benefit (6), General benefit (23) · strengths: 250mg, 500mg, 25mg/mL, 50mg/mL · Cap, Pd for Oral Susp, Tab

CEFAZOLIN SODIUM

· 15 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 500mg/Vial, 1g/Vial, 10g/Vial · Inj Pd-Vial Pk, Inj Pd-Vial Pk (Preservative-Free)

CLINDAMYCIN HCL

· 20 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (18) · strengths: 150mg, 300mg · Cap

CLINDAMYCIN PALMITATE

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 15mg/mL · Pd for Oral Susp

CLINDAMYCIN PHOSPHATE

· 2 products · General benefit (1), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 300mg/2mL · Inj Sol-2mL Pk

TOBRAMYCIN

· 3 products · Limited Use, codes 472 (1), General benefit (2) · strengths: 28mg, 300mg/5mL · Inh Pd-Cap, Inh Sol-5mL Pk

TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE

· 4 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (3) · strengths: 80mg/2mL · Inj Sol-2mL Pk Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 08:12:28 and 4 more
Full class listing Related classes: 08:12:04 Antifungals, 08:12:07 Carbapenems, 08:12:12 Erythromycins, 08:12:16 Penicillins, 08:12:24 Tetracyclines, 08:14:08 Azoles Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
INDICATIONS AND CLINICAL USE SPC-Cefprozil (cefprozil) is indicated for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: Upper Respiratory Tract Pharyngitis / tonsillitis caused by group A ß-hemolytic (GABHS) Streptococcus pyogenes. Substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefprozil in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present, although no case was reported during its evaluation in over 978 pediatric and 831 adult patients in controlled clinical trials. Otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis. Acute sinusitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), and Moraxella (Branhamella) catarrhalis. Skin And Skin Structure Uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (including penicillinase-producing strains) and Streptococcus pyogenes. Urinary Tract Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (including acute cystitis) caused by Escherichia coli, Pr SPC-Cefprozil – Product Monograph … https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080833.PDF PM date: JUN 18, 2025 Source product: SPC-CEFPROZIL; DIN 02293528; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Availability

Cefzil · DIN 02163659 Shortage status: discontinued (2017-06-30, reported by BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02163659

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Other review policies

For Cefzil: no applicable EAP criteria are held and no ODB benefit is established. These policies do not establish coverage.

For rare, immediately life-, limb- or organ-threatening circumstances, the Compassionate Review Policy may consider an unfunded drug or indication, subject to its criteria and without bypassing the drug review process. Compassionate Review Policy

Compassionate Review Policy: source quote
Where there are rare clinical circumstances in immediately life, limb, or organ-threatening conditions, the Executive Officer will also consider requests for drugs or indications in situations where there has not been a decision by the Executive Officer to provide funding of the drug or indication as part of the Ontario Drug Benefit program (and the EAP), and the drug or indication requested would not circumvent the established review process for new drugs or indications as part of the drug submission process for listing within the Ontario Drug Benefit program. Requests must meet the criteria for the Compassionate Review Policy.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026

For cancer drugs, Case-by-Case Review considers rare, immediately life-threatening circumstances when no satisfactory funded treatment exists; its criteria and application process apply. Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs)

Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs): source quote
Note: Requests for cancer drugs are considered under the Case-by-Case Review Program (CBCRP) which is administered by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The CBCRP considers funding requests for drugs (both oral therapies and injectable drugs) for the treatment of cancer in patients who have a rare clinical circumstance that is immediately life-threatening (death is likely within a matter of months) and who require treatment with an unfunded drug, because there is no other satisfactory and funded treatment. Please refer to the Ontario Health website for information on the application process, FAQs, eligibility criteria and program policies.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026