Progesterone (Prometrium, Endometrin) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 22, 2026
Some Progesterone products are in shortage in Canada (4 of 11 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 Feb 28, 2027.
A hormone used to support pregnancy and treat menstrual and hormonal conditions.
Products affected
4 / 11
In shortage since
May 31, 2023
Est. full return
Feb 28, 2027
Reports on file
36
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02516187 · since May 5, 2026, est. end Aug 21, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACH-PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02549158 · since May 29, 2026, est. end Aug 7, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
DIN 02334992 · since May 31, 2023, est. end Sep 15, 2026 · Manufacturing
Active shortage
TEVA-PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02439913 · since Jun 16, 2023, est. end Feb 28, 2027 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02439913 · since Jun 19, 2023, est. end Feb 28, 2027 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PROGESTERONE INJECTION, USP
50MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02531828 · ended Apr 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
M-PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · MANTRA PHARMA INC
DIN 02551268 · ended Mar 19, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02516187 · ended Nov 12, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
reversed
TEVA-PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02439913
Discontinued
ACT PROGESTERONE INJECTION
50MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02446820
Resolved
PROGESTERONE
100MG · CAPSULE · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02516187 · ended May 14, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
ACT PROGESTERONE INJECTION
50MG · SOLUTION · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02446820
Showing 12 of 36 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Progesterone is currently affected by 4 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by SANIS HEALTH INC, ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC, FERRING INC, TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; demand increase for the drug; manufacturing. 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.
Progesterone is classified under “PROGESTOGENS” (ATC G03FA).
Recent changes
Jul 22, 2026
Status changed
Jul 22, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 24, 2026 → Aug 21, 2026
Jul 10, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 24, 2026 → Aug 7, 2026
Common questions
What is Progesterone used for?
A hormone used to support pregnancy and treat menstrual and hormonal conditions.
When will Progesterone be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Feb 28, 2027. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Progesterone 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 (progestogens)
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.
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.