Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 29, 2026
Prednisone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune system.
Products affected
0 / 7
Reports on file
29
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Oct 29, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Feb 18, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Oct 8, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Feb 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
WINPRED
1MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00271373 · ended Jul 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO PREDNISONE TAB 5MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00312770 · ended Mar 21, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISONE
5MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021695 · ended Feb 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
WINPRED
1MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00271373 · ended Jan 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO PREDNISONE TAB 5MG
5MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00312770 · ended Jan 11, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO PREDNISONE TAB 50MG
50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00550957 · ended Jan 11, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-PREDNISONE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00232378 · ended Jul 20, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO 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
There are no active shortage reports for Prednisone. Health Canada has 29 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Prednisone is classified under “CORTICOSTEROIDS FOR SYSTEMIC USE, PLAIN” (ATC H02AB).
Recent changes
Oct 29, 2026
Shortage resolved
Sep 25, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Aug 10, 2026 → Oct 10, 2026
Common questions
What is Prednisone used for?
A corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation and calm an overactive immune system.
When will Prednisone be back in stock in Canada?
Prednisone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Prednisone 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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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.