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Somatropin shortage status

No current shortage

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

Somatropin has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 27
Reports on file
47

Reports by product

Resolved
GENOTROPIN
0.4MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02401754 · ended Nov 25, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO
5MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02529181
Resolved
NORDITROPIN FLEXPRO
5MG · SOLUTION · NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
DIN 02529181 · ended Jul 23, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
GENOTROPIN
1.6MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02401819 · ended Mar 21, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
GENOTROPIN
0.6MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02401762 · ended Mar 19, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
GENOTROPIN
0.2MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02401746 · ended Mar 11, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
GENOTROPIN
5.3MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02401703 · ended Feb 26, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
NUTROPIN AQ NUSPIN 5
5MG · SOLUTION · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
DIN 02399091
Discontinued
NUTROPIN AQ NUSPIN 10
10MG · SOLUTION · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
DIN 02376393
Discontinued
NUTROPIN AQ NUSPIN 20
20MG · SOLUTION · HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
DIN 02399083
Resolved
GENOTROPIN
0.8MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02401770 · ended Nov 11, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
GENOTROPIN
0.2MG · POWDER FOR SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02401746 · ended Nov 11, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.

Showing 12 of 47 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Somatropin. Health Canada has 47 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Somatropin is classified under “ANTERIOR PITUITARY LOBE HORMONES AND ANALOGUES” (ATC H01AC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Somatropin be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Somatropin 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.