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Finasteride shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Finasteride products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 18 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 Dec 31, 2026.
In shortage since
Feb 13, 2024
Est. full return
Dec 31, 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 shortageJAMP-FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02357224 · since Aug 23, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageJAMP-FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02357224 · since Aug 23, 2024, est. end Dec 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageAPO-FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02365383 · since Feb 13, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02348500 · ended Apr 15, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02348500 · ended Mar 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedACH-FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02355043 · ended Feb 13, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedACH-FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02355043 · ended Feb 2, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedFINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02445077 · ended Jun 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedFINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02445077 · ended Jun 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedSANDOZ FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02322579
ResolvedSANDOZ FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02322579 · ended Apr 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
DiscontinuedSANDOZ FINASTERIDE
5MG · TABLET · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02322579
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Finasteride is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION, APOTEX 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.
Finasteride is classified under “DRUGS USED IN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY” (ATC G04CB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Finasteride be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Finasteride 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.