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Isotretinoin shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Isotretinoin products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 8 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 18, 2026.
In shortage since
Jun 5, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 18, 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 shortageCLARUS
40MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02257963 · since ?, est. end Aug 18, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Active shortageCLARUS
10MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02257955 · since Jun 5, 2026, est. end Aug 18, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedCLARUS
40MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02257963 · ended Mar 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedABSORICA LD
8MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
DIN 02539047 · ended Sep 5, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedABSORICA LD
16MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
DIN 02539055 · ended Sep 5, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedABSORICA LD
16MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
DIN 02539055 · ended Jul 10, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedACCUTANE ROCHE
40MG · CAPSULE · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
DIN 00582352 · ended Apr 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedACCUTANE ROCHE
10MG · CAPSULE · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
DIN 00582344 · ended Apr 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCLARUS
10MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02257955 · ended Mar 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedCLARUS
40MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02257963 · ended Mar 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedABSORICA LD
16MG · CAPSULE · SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED
DIN 02539055 · ended Mar 5, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedCLARUS
10MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02257955 · ended Jan 6, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 36 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Isotretinoin is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC.
The reported cause is: demand increase for 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.
Isotretinoin is classified under “ANTI-ACNE PREPARATIONS FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC D10BA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Isotretinoin be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 18, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Isotretinoin 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.