Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 10, 2026
Some Methylprednisolone products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 5 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune system.
Products affected
1 / 5
Reports on file
22
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
DEPO-MEDROL
40MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030759 · since ?, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL
80MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01934341 · ended Apr 9, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL
80MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030767 · ended Mar 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL
80MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030767 · ended Jan 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL
40MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030759 · ended Dec 10, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL
40MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01934333 · ended Dec 2, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL (WITH PRESERVATIVE) 20 MG/ML
20MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01934325 · ended Oct 21, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL (WITH PRESERVATIVE) 40 MG/ML
40MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01934333 · ended Sep 25, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL 80 MG/ML
80MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030767 · ended Jun 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL (WITH PRESERVATIVE) 80 MG/ML
80MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 01934341 · ended May 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL 80 MG/ML
80MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030767 · ended Mar 26, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL 40 MG/ML
40MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030759 · ended Feb 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 22 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Methylprednisolone is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by PFIZER CANADA ULC.
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
Jul 10, 2026
Status changed
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?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
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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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.
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.