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Prednicarbate (Dermatop, Dermatop Emollient) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Sep 23, 2026

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

A topical corticosteroid used to reduce skin inflammation and itching.

Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
5

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
DERMATOP OINTMENT
0.1% · OINTMENT · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02227517 · ended Feb 1, 2022 · delay in production related to excipient
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02230642 · ended Sep 3, 2021 · Delay in production related to excipient
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02230642 · ended Jan 20, 2020 · delay in production
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02230642 · ended Jul 12, 2019 · Quality issue
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02230642 · ended Oct 24, 2017

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Prednicarbate. Health Canada has 5 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Prednicarbate is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS, PLAIN” (ATC D07AC).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Prednicarbate used for?

A topical corticosteroid used to reduce skin inflammation and itching.

When will Prednicarbate be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Prednicarbate 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.