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Tretinoin (Stieva-A, Vitamin A Acid) shortage status

No current shortage

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

Also sold as: Stieva-A, Vitamin A Acid, Retin-A Micro, Retin-A

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

A topical retinoid used to treat acne.

Products affected

0 / 10

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Discontinued

STIEVA-A

0.05% · CREAM · GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

DIN 00518182

Avoided

RETIN-A

0.025% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443816 · ended Apr 29, 2025 · delays

Resolved

RETIN-A

0.05% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443794 · ended Feb 10, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

RETIN-A

0.025% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443816 · ended Jan 27, 2025 · delay in production

Resolved

RETIN-A

0.05% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443794 · ended Nov 29, 2024 · delay in production

Resolved

RETIN-A

0.025% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443816 · ended Sep 24, 2024 · delay in production

Resolved

RETIN-A

0.05% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443794 · ended Jul 31, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

RETIN-A

0.05% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443794 · ended Jun 12, 2024 · Capacity Issue

Discontinued

VITAMIN A ACID

0.01% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 01926462

Resolved

RETIN-A MICRO

0.04% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 02264633 · ended Apr 25, 2024 · Capacity Problem in production

Resolved

RETIN-A MICRO

0.1% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 02243914 · ended Apr 25, 2024 · Document delays

Resolved

RETIN-A

0.025% · GEL · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 00443816 · ended Apr 2, 2024 · Capacity Problem in Production

Showing 12 of 49 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Tretinoin. Health Canada has 49 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Tretinoin is classified under “ANTI-ACNE PREPARATIONS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D10AD).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

What is Tretinoin used for?

A topical retinoid used to treat acne.

When will Tretinoin be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Tretinoin 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.