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Tacrolimus (Protopic) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 10, 2026

Tacrolimus has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

An immunosuppressant used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat eczema.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

ACH-TACROLIMUS

0.5MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

DIN 02454068 · ended Jul 9, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ACH-TACROLIMUS

1MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

DIN 02456095 · ended Jul 9, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Resolved

SANDOZ TACROLIMUS

1MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02416824 · ended Nov 28, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Discontinued

PROTOPIC

0.03% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244149

Discontinued

PROTOPIC

0.1% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244148

Resolved

PROTOPIC

0.03% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244149 · ended Apr 15, 2025 · The 30g pack size will no longer be available for the market; Only the 60g pack size will remain available

Resolved

PROTOPIC

0.1% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244148 · ended Apr 15, 2025 · The 30g pack size will no longer be available for the market; Only the 60g pack size will remain available

Resolved

SANDOZ TACROLIMUS

0.5MG · CAPSULE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE) · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

DIN 02416816 · ended Oct 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

PROTOPIC

0.1% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244148 · ended Sep 17, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

PROTOPIC

0.03% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244149 · ended Aug 2, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

PROTOPIC

0.1% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244148 · ended Apr 17, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

PROTOPIC

0.1% · OINTMENT · LEO PHARMA INC

DIN 02244148 · ended Dec 20, 2018 · Delay in shipping of the drug.

Showing 12 of 13 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Tacrolimus. Health Canada has 13 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Tacrolimus is classified under “IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS” (ATC L04AD).

Recent changes

Jul 10, 2026 Shortage resolved
Jul 10, 2026 Shortage resolved

Common questions

What is Tacrolimus used for?

An immunosuppressant used to prevent organ transplant rejection and to treat eczema.

When will Tacrolimus be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Tacrolimus 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.