Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Dutasteride products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 12 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 1, 2026.
A medication used to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Products affected
1 / 12
In shortage since
Mar 15, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 1, 2026
Reports on file
56
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Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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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
DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02429012 · since Mar 15, 2026, est. end Aug 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02429012 · since Mar 15, 2026, est. end Aug 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02443058 · ended May 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02424444 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02408287 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02408287 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02424444 · ended Feb 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · PRO DOC LIMITEE
DIN 02421712
Resolved
MED-DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
DIN 02416298 · ended Sep 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02484870 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
ACT DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02412691
Resolved
APO-DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02404206 · ended Jun 27, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 56 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Dutasteride is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC.
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.
Dutasteride is classified under “DRUGS USED IN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY” (ATC G04CB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Dutasteride used for?
A medication used to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
When will Dutasteride be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 1, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Dutasteride 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.