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Dexamethasone shortage status

No current shortage

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

Dexamethasone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
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Reports on file
34

Reports by product

Resolved
MAXIDEX
0.1% · OINTMENT · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00042579 · ended Dec 18, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
APO-DEXAMETHASONE
4MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02250055 · ended Oct 2, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MAXIDEX
0.1% · OINTMENT · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00042579 · ended Aug 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-DEXAMETHASONE
4MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02250055 · ended Jan 30, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MAXIDEX
0.1% · SUSPENSION · NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
DIN 00042560 · ended Nov 17, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPH INJ 10MG/ML USP
10MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00874582 · ended Oct 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPH INJ 10MG/ML USP
10MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00874582 · ended Aug 7, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPH INJ 10MG/ML USP
10MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00874582 · ended May 30, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPH INJ 10MG/ML USP
10MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00874582 · ended May 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PMS DEXAMETHASONE TAB 0.5MG USP
0.5MG · TABLET · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 01964976 · ended Apr 6, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPH INJ 10MG/ML USP
10MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00874582 · ended Jan 18, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPH INJ 10MG/ML USP
10MG · LIQUID · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 00874582 · ended Oct 4, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 34 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Dexamethasone. Health Canada has 34 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Dexamethasone is classified under “ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS” (ATC S01BA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Dexamethasone be back in stock in Canada?

Dexamethasone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Dexamethasone 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.