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Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 4
Reports on file
12

Reports by product

Resolved
SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE
2.5% 0.1% · GEL · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489007 · ended Sep 8, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE
2.5% 0.1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02456923 · ended Aug 5, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE
2.5% 0.3% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02505053 · ended Feb 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE
2.5% 0.3% · GEL · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02517205 · ended Nov 18, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE
2.5% 0.3% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02505053 · ended Sep 16, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE
2.5% 0.3% · GEL · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02517205 · ended Mar 11, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE
2.5% 0.1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02456923 · ended Jul 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE FORTE
2.5% 0.3% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02505053 · ended Jul 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ ADAPALENE / BENZOYL PEROXIDE
2.5% 0.1% · GEL · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02489007 · ended May 22, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE
2.5% 0.1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02456923 · ended Sep 20, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE
0.1% 2.5% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02456923 · ended May 1, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-ADAPALENE/BENZOYL PEROXIDE
0.1% 2.5% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02456923 · ended Jun 12, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene. Health Canada has 12 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene is classified under “ANTI-ACNE PREPARATIONS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D10AD).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene be back in stock in Canada?

Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Benzoyl Peroxide Adapalene in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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.