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Prednisone shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Prednisone products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 7 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 Aug 10, 2026.
In shortage since
Jun 3, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 10, 2026
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 shortageTEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · since Jun 3, 2026, est. end Aug 10, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Feb 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Oct 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Feb 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedWINPRED
1MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00271373 · ended Jul 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO PREDNISONE TAB 5MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00312770 · ended Mar 21, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-PREDNISONE
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021695 · ended Feb 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedWINPRED
1MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00271373 · ended Jan 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO PREDNISONE TAB 5MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00312770 · ended Jan 11, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO PREDNISONE TAB 50MG
50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00550957 · ended Jan 11, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedTEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Jul 20, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedAPO PREDNISONE TAB 50MG
50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00550957 · ended Jun 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 29 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Prednisone is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. 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.
Prednisone is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE, PLAIN” (ATC H02AB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Prednisone be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 10, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Prednisone 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.
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.