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Prednicarbate 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. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Dec 30, 2023.
Products affected
1 / 2
In shortage since
Sep 3, 2021
Est. full return
Dec 30, 2023
Reports on file
5
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
DERMATOP OINTMENT
0.1% · OINTMENT · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02227517 · since Sep 3, 2021, est. end Dec 30, 2023 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
DIN 02230642 · ended Sep 3, 2021 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02230642 · ended Jan 20, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02230642 · ended Jul 12, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
DERMATOP EMOLLIENT CREAM
0.1% · CREAM · VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
DIN 02230642 · ended Oct 24, 2017 · Other (Please describe in comments)

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: other (please describe in comments). 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

When will Prednicarbate be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Dec 30, 2023. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

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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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.