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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
TARO-ACITRETIN
25MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02466082 · since Nov 27, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-ACITRETIN
10MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02466074 · since Sep 15, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
SORIATANE
25MG · CAPSULE · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 02070863
To be discontinued
SORIATANE
10MG · CAPSULE · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 02070847
Resolved
TARO-ACITRETIN
25MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02466082 · ended Jan 20, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ACITRETIN
10MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02466074 · ended Apr 14, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ACITRETIN
10MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02466074 · ended Oct 20, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ACITRETIN
25MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02466082 · ended Mar 20, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ACITRETIN
10MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02466074 · ended Feb 10, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Acitretin is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Acitretin is classified under “ANTIPSORIATICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC D05BB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Acitretin used for?
An oral retinoid used to treat severe psoriasis.
When will Acitretin be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Acitretin in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.