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Prednicarbate (Dermatop, Dermatop Emollient) shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Prednicarbate products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.

A topical corticosteroid used to reduce skin inflammation and itching.

Products affected
1 / 2
In shortage since
Sep 3, 2021
Reports on file
5
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Shortage history

2023 2024 2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
DERMATOP OINTMENT
0.1% · OINTMENT · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02227517 · since Sep 3, 2021, est. end Dec 30, 2023 · 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

Prednicarbate is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC..

The reported cause is: delay in production related to excipient. 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.

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?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Prednicarbate 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, 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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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.