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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-CICLOPIROX
8% · SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02353288 · since Aug 1, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
CICLOPIROX TOPICAL SOLUTION
8% · SOLUTION · STERIMAX INC
DIN 02410346 · since Apr 7, 2017, no end estimate · BUSINESS REASONS
Resolved
TARO-CICLOPIROX
8% · SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02353288 · ended Jul 12, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CICLOPIROX
8% · SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02353288 · ended Jan 26, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CICLOPIROX
8% · SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02353288 · ended Jun 1, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CICLOPIROX
8% · SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02353288 · ended Aug 9, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-CICLOPIROX
8% · SOLUTION · APOTEX INC
DIN 02298953 · ended May 22, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CICLOPIROX
8% · SOLUTION · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02353288 · ended Jan 24, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Ciclopirox is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC, STERIMAX INC.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; business reasons. 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.
Ciclopirox is classified under “ANTIFUNGALS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D01AE).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Ciclopirox used for?
An antifungal used on the skin and nails to treat fungal infections.
When will Ciclopirox 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 Ciclopirox 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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.