Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 17, 2026
Dutasteride has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A medication used to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.
Products affected
0 / 12
Reports on file
56
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02429012 · ended Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DUTASTERIDE
0.5MG · CAPSULE · SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02429012 · ended Jul 31, 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
There are no active shortage reports for Dutasteride. Health Canada has 56 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Dutasteride is classified under “DRUGS USED IN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY” (ATC G04CB).
Recent changes
Aug 17, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 17, 2026
Shortage resolved
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?
Dutasteride has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Dutasteride 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.