Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 27, 2026
Methylprednisolone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune system.
Products affected
0 / 5
Reports on file
23
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL
40MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030759 · ended Oct 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
DEPO-MEDROL
40MG · SUSPENSION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 00030759 · ended Jul 10, 2026 · 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.
Showing 12 of 23 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Methylprednisolone. Health Canada has 23 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Methylprednisolone is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE, PLAIN” (ATC H02AB).
Recent changes
Oct 27, 2026
Shortage resolved
Oct 21, 2026
Status changed
Oct 9, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 16, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 17, 2026 → Oct 30, 2026
Sep 9, 2026
New report filed
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?
Methylprednisolone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Methylprednisolone 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.