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Corticosteroids For Systemic Use, Plain: shortage status in Canada

6 of the 8 corticosteroids for systemic use, plain rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in Canada, including 1 designated Tier 3 (most serious) by Health Canada. When one drug in a class is short, demand often shifts to its alternatives, so related drugs can tighten too; each page below shows which manufacturers are affected and the latest recovery estimates.

Dexamethasone Widespread shortage 4 of 6 reported products affected · est. return Oct 2, 2026 Hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef) Partial shortage 3 of 16 reported products affected Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) Partial shortage 1 of 11 reported products affected Methylprednisolone (Depo-Medrol) Partial shortage 1 of 5 reported products affected Prednisone (Winpred) Partial shortage 1 of 7 reported products affected · est. return Aug 10, 2026 Triamcinolone Acetonide (Aristocort R) Partial shortage 4 of 11 reported products affected · est. return Sep 30, 2026 Betamethasone (Celestone Soluspan) No current shortage Triamcinolone Hexacetonide (Trispan) Discontinued 0 of 2 reported products affected

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Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.