Testosterone (Androgel, Androderm) shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Aug 18, 2026
Also sold as: Androgel, Androderm, Testim, Natesto
Some Testosterone products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 10 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 28, 2026.
A hormone used as replacement therapy in men whose bodies produce too little testosterone.
Products affected
2 / 10
In shortage since
Aug 4, 2026
Est. full return
Aug 28, 2026
Reports on file
47
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
ANDROGEL
1% · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02245346 · since Aug 17, 2026, est. end Aug 20, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TARO-TESTOSTERONE GEL
1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02463792 · since Aug 4, 2026, est. end Aug 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TESTOSTERONE GEL
1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02463792 · ended Jul 24, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ANDROGEL
1% · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02245345 · ended May 5, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TESTOSTERONE GEL
1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02463792 · ended Mar 27, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ANDROGEL
1% · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02245345 · ended Mar 23, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ANDROGEL
12.5MG · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02249499 · ended Feb 13, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TESTOSTERONE GEL
1% · GEL · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02463792 · ended Apr 24, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ANDROGEL
1% · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02245345 · ended Mar 26, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ANDROGEL
1% · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02245345 · ended Oct 25, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ANDROGEL
1% · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02245345 · ended Aug 16, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ANDROGEL
12.5MG · GEL · BGP PHARMA ULC
DIN 02249499 · ended May 29, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 47 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Testosterone is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by BGP PHARMA ULC, TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
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.
Testosterone is classified under “ANDROGENS” (ATC G03BA).
Recent changes
Aug 18, 2026
New report filed
Aug 17, 2026
New report filed
Jul 29, 2026
Shortage resolved
Jul 14, 2026
Estimated end date pushed back : Jul 3, 2026 → Jul 24, 2026
Common questions
What is Testosterone used for?
A hormone used as replacement therapy in men whose bodies produce too little testosterone.
When will Testosterone be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Aug 28, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Testosterone 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 (androgens)
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.