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Betamethasone shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Betamethasone products are in shortage in Canada (11 of 32 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Aug 10, 2026.
Products affected
11 of 32
In shortage since
Apr 11, 2014
Est. full return
Aug 10, 2026
Reports on file
148
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
TEVA-TOPISONE
0.05% · OINTMENT · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00805009 · since Jun 24, 2026, est. end Aug 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-TOPILENE
0.05% · OINTMENT · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00849669 · since Aug 28, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-TOPILENE
0.05% · OINTMENT · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00849669 · since Oct 10, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-ECTOSONE
0.1% · LOTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00750050 · since Apr 24, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-ECTOSONE
0.05% · LOTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00653209 · since Mar 27, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
RIVASONE SCALP LOT 0.1%
.1% · LOTION · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 01940112 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ROLENE CREAM 0.05%
.05% · CREAM · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02122073 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ROLENE LOTION 0.05%
.05% · LOTION · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02122065 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ROLENE OINTMENT 0.05%
.05% · OINTMENT · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02122081 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ROSONE CREAM 0.05%
.05% · CREAM · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02122049 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ROSONE LOTION 0.05%
.05% · LOTION · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02122030 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Active shortage
ROSONE OINTMENT 0.05%
.05% · OINTMENT · LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
DIN 02122057 · since Apr 11, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Betamethasone is currently affected by 11 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; delay in shipping 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.

Betamethasone is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS, PLAIN” (ATC D07AC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Betamethasone be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Betamethasone 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.

Related drugs (corticosteroids, plain)

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.