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Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc shortage status

Shortage anticipated

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

A shortage of Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc is anticipated but not yet confirmed. 1 product(s) have anticipated-shortage reports on file with Health Canada.
Products affected
0 of 2
Reports on file
5

Reports by product

Anticipated
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
10MG 10MG 20MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · ended Mar 17, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · ended Nov 19, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02240851 · ended May 11, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
SANDOZ ANUZINC HC PLUS SUPPOSITORIES
20MG 10MG 10MG · SUPPOSITORY · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02242797

What's happening

A manufacturer has told Health Canada it expects supply of Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc to fall short of demand. Anticipated shortages sometimes resolve without patients noticing; this page updates as soon as the status changes.

Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc is classified under “AGENTS FOR TREATMENT OF HEMORRHOIDS AND ANAL FISSURES FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC C05AA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc 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 Pramoxine Hydrocortisone Zinc 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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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.