Testosterone (Androgel, Androderm) shortage status
No current shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 29, 2026
Also sold as: Androgel, Androderm, Testim, Natesto
Testosterone has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
A hormone used as replacement therapy in men whose bodies produce too little testosterone.
Products affected
0 / 10
Reports on file
45
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
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.
Resolved
NATESTO
4.5% · GEL · ACERUS BIOPHARMA INC
DIN 02450550 · ended Sep 15, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
ANDRODERM
2.5MG · PATCH · ALLERGAN INC
DIN 02239653
Showing 12 of 45 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
There are no active shortage reports for Testosterone. Health Canada has 45 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.
Testosterone is classified under “ANDROGENS” (ATC G03BA).
Recent changes
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?
Testosterone has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.
Why is Testosterone 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.