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Ketoconazole shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Ketoconazole products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 3 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Jul 16, 2025
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 shortageTEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · since Jul 16, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Sep 4, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Jul 3, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended May 24, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Sep 1, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Nov 6, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02237235 · ended Aug 28, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedKETODERM CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
DIN 02245662 · ended May 26, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Apr 8, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedKETODERM CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
DIN 02245662 · ended Dec 3, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedKETODERM CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
DIN 02245662 · ended Aug 30, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02237235 · ended Jul 20, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 13 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Ketoconazole is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
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.
Ketoconazole is classified under “ANTIMYCOTICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC J02AB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Ketoconazole be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Ketoconazole 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.