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Corticosteroids For Systemic Use, Plain: shortage status in Canada
5 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.
Widespread shortageDexamethasone3 of 6 reported products affected · est. return Oct 2, 2026Partial shortageHydrocortisone3 of 16 reported products affectedPartial shortageMethylprednisolone1 of 11 reported products affected · est. return Dec 1, 2022Partial shortagePrednisone1 of 7 reported products affected · est. return Aug 10, 2026Partial shortageTriamcinolone Acetonide4 of 11 reported products affected · est. return Sep 30, 2026Shortage anticipatedMethylprednisolone0 of 5 reported products affectedNo current shortageBetamethasone BetamethasoneDiscontinuedTriamcinolone Hexacetonide0 of 2 reported products affected
Class groupings follow the WHO ATC classification in Health Canada's reports. Data reflects manufacturer mandatory filings; see methodology.