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Dutasteride shortage status
Partial shortage
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.
In shortage since
Mar 15, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 1, 2026
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 shortageDUTASTERIDE
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 shortageDUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02429012 · since Mar 15, 2026, est. end Aug 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedDUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02443058 · ended May 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02424444 · ended Apr 27, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02408287 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02408287 · ended Apr 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedSANDOZ DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02424444 · ended Feb 16, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedDUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · PRO DOC LIMITEE
DIN 02421712
ResolvedMED-DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
DIN 02416298 · ended Sep 30, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedJAMP DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02484870 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedACT DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02412691
ResolvedAPO-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
Common questions
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.
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.