Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026
Ketoconazole has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
An antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the skin and scalp.
Products affected
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Reports on file
13
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
TEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Sep 4, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Jul 3, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended May 24, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Sep 1, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Nov 6, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02237235 · ended Aug 28, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KETODERM CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
DIN 02245662 · ended May 26, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-KETOCONAZOLE
200MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231061 · ended Apr 8, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KETODERM CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
DIN 02245662 · ended Dec 3, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
KETODERM CREAM 2%
2% · CREAM · TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
DIN 02245662 · ended Aug 30, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-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
There are no active shortage reports for Ketoconazole. Health Canada has 13 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Ketoconazole is classified under “ANTIMYCOTICS FOR SYSTEMIC USE” (ATC J02AB).
Recent changes
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Common questions
What is Ketoconazole used for?
An antifungal used to treat fungal infections of the skin and scalp.
When will Ketoconazole be back in stock in Canada?
Ketoconazole has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Ketoconazole 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.