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Corticosteroids, Plain: shortage status in Canada

7 of the 10 corticosteroids, plain rxstat tracks are currently in shortage in 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.

Amcinonide (Cyclocort) Partial shortage 3 of 7 reported products affected Betamethasone (Betaderm) Partial shortage 11 of 32 reported products affected · est. return Aug 10, 2026 Betamethasone Valerate (Luxiq) Partial shortage 1 of 2 reported products affected Clobetasol Propionate (Dermovate) Partial shortage 2 of 21 reported products affected · est. return Aug 14, 2026 Desonide Partial shortage 1 of 2 reported products affected · est. return Sep 9, 2026 Fluocinonide (Lidex) Partial shortage 2 of 10 reported products affected Prednicarbate (Dermatop) Partial shortage 1 of 2 reported products affected Diflucortolone Valerate (Nerisone Oily) Discontinued 0 of 1 reported products affected Hydrocortisone (Topiderm Hc) Discontinued 0 of 2 reported products affected Hydrocortisone Valerate (Hydroval) 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.