Medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera Sterile Aqueous) shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 13, 2026
Also sold as: Provera, Depo-Provera Sterile Aqueous, Depo-Provera
Medroxyprogesterone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A progestin hormone used for birth control and to treat menstrual and hormonal conditions.
Products affected
0 / 14
Reports on file
64
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
AA-MEDROXY
10MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02277298 · ended Aug 11, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AA-MEDROXY
100MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02267640 · ended Nov 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
PROVERA 10MG TABLETS
10MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00729973
Discontinued
PROVERA 2.5MG TABLETS
2.5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00708917
Resolved
AA-MEDROXY
100MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02267640 · ended Aug 6, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
AA-MEDROXY
10MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02277298 · ended Aug 6, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
PROVERA 5MG TABLETS
5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030937
Avoided
PROVERA 5MG TABLETS
5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030937 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
PROVERA 2.5MG TABLETS
2.5MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00708917 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
TEVA-MEDROXYPROGESTERONE
10MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02221306
Discontinued
TEVA-MEDROXYPROGESTERONE
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02221292
Discontinued
TEVA-MEDROXYPROGESTERONE
2.5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02221284
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Medroxyprogesterone. Health Canada has 64 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Medroxyprogesterone is classified under “PROGESTOGENS” (ATC G03DA).
Recent changes
Aug 13, 2026
Shortage resolved
Aug 6, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 7, 2026 → Aug 14, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 31, 2026 → Aug 7, 2026
Jul 16, 2026
New report filed
Common questions
What is Medroxyprogesterone used for?
A progestin hormone used for birth control and to treat menstrual and hormonal conditions.
When will Medroxyprogesterone be back in stock in Canada?
Medroxyprogesterone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Medroxyprogesterone 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.