CA ATC D05BB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Acitretin shortage in Canada
Is there an Acitretin shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Acitretin products are reported short in Canada, the first since 15 Sep 2023. The company estimate for the return is 30 Nov 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TARO-ACITRETIN (30) | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 15 Sep 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TARO-ACITRETIN (30) | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 27 Nov 2023 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | SORIATANE (30 Capsules) discontinuation | ALLERGAN INC | not given | 30 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| CA | SORIATANE (30 Capsules) discontinuation | ALLERGAN INC | not given | 30 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.