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Prednisolone shortage status

No current shortage

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

Prednisolone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
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Reports on file
36

Reports by product

Resolved
SANDOZ PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 01916203 · ended Jun 22, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 01916203 · ended Jun 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 01916203 · ended Apr 13, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00700401 · ended Feb 4, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00700401 · ended Aug 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00700401 · ended Aug 13, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 01916203 · ended Aug 4, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
SANDOZ PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 01916203 · ended Dec 2, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PRED FORTE
1% · DROPS DROPS · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 00301175 · ended Aug 24, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00700401 · ended Jun 26, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00700401 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISOLONE
1% · SUSPENSION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00700401 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 36 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Prednisolone. Health Canada has 36 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Prednisolone is classified under “ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS” (ATC S01BA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Prednisolone be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Prednisolone 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.