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Megestrol (Megace Os) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Megestrol has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

A progestin used to stimulate appetite and to treat certain hormone-sensitive cancers.

Products affected

0 / 3

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

MEGESTROL

40MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02195917 · ended Sep 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MEGESTROL

160MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02195925 · ended Apr 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MEGESTROL

40MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02195917 · ended Apr 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MEGESTROL

40MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02195917 · ended Aug 15, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MEGESTROL

40MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02195917 · ended Nov 28, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

MEGESTROL

40MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02195917 · ended Jul 23, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Discontinued

MEGACE OS

40MG · SUSPENSION · BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

DIN 02168979

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Megestrol. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Megestrol is classified under “HORMONES AND RELATED AGENTS” (ATC L02AB).

Recent changes

Sep 4, 2026 Shortage resolved
Aug 6, 2026 Estimated end date moved earlier : Sep 18, 2026 → Sep 4, 2026
Jul 16, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 28, 2026 → Sep 18, 2026

Common questions

What is Megestrol used for?

A progestin used to stimulate appetite and to treat certain hormone-sensitive cancers.

When will Megestrol be back in stock in Canada?

Megestrol has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Megestrol 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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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.