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Clobetasol Propionate shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Clobetasol Propionate products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 21 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 7, 2026.
Products affected
1 / 21
In shortage since
Jan 20, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 7, 2026
Reports on file
156
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
TARO-CLOBETASOL SPRAY
0.05% · SPRAY · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02489619 · since Jan 20, 2026, est. end Aug 7, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
To be discontinued
TARO-CLOBETASOL CREAM USP, 0.05%
0.05% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02245523
Resolved
TEVA-CLOBETASOL
0.05% · CREAM · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 01910272 · ended Apr 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-CLOBETASOL SCALP APPLICATION
0.05% · LOTION · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02216213 · ended Mar 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP CLOBETASOL SPRAY
0.05% · SPRAY · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02534665 · ended Apr 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CLOBETASOL SHAMPOO
0.05% · SHAMPOO · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02506203 · ended Mar 6, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05%
0.05% · OINTMENT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02245524
Resolved
TARO-CLOBETASOL CREAM USP, 0.05%
0.05% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02245523 · ended Feb 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05%
0.05% · OINTMENT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02245524 · ended Dec 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05%
0.05% · OINTMENT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02245524
Resolved
TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05%
0.05% · OINTMENT · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02245524 · ended Dec 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-CLOBETASOL CREAM USP, 0.05%
0.05% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02245523 · ended Nov 20, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

What's happening

Clobetasol Propionate is currently affected by an active shortage report 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.

Clobetasol Propionate is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS, PLAIN” (ATC D07AD).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Clobetasol Propionate be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 7, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Clobetasol Propionate 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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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.