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Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol, Medrol) shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026

Some Methylprednisolone products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 11 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 Nov 30, 2026.

A corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune system.

Products affected
2 / 11
In shortage since
Feb 29, 2016
Est. full return
Nov 30, 2026
Reports on file
30
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Shortage history

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Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
MEDROL
4MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030988 · since Oct 21, 2026, est. end Nov 30, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION
125MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02231894 · since Feb 29, 2016, est. end Dec 1, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
40MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367947 · ended Sep 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
125MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367955 · ended Jul 29, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
SOLU-MEDROL
500MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030678 · ended Oct 2, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
40MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367947 · ended Aug 7, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MEDROL 4 MG
4MG · TABLET · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030988 · ended Jul 31, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367971 · ended Jun 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
125MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367955 · ended Apr 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
500MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367963 · ended Jan 16, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
1G · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367971 · ended Jan 9, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SOLU-MEDROL
125MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION KIT · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02367955 · ended Oct 16, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 30 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Methylprednisolone is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by PFIZER CANADA ULC, 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.

Methylprednisolone is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE, PLAIN” (ATC H02AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Methylprednisolone used for?

A corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune system.

When will Methylprednisolone be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Nov 30, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Methylprednisolone 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.

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Possible alternatives in the same class (corticosteroids for systemic use, plain)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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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.