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CA ATC D07AC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Betamethasone shortage in Canada
Is there a Betamethasone shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 10 Betamethasone products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Apr 2014. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Norway, Sweden. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | RIVASONE SCALP LOT 0.1% (30ml & 75 ml) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ROLENE CREAM 0.05% (50g & 450g) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ROLENE LOTION 0.05% (30ml & 75ml) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ROLENE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450g) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ROSONE CREAM 0.05% (50 g & 450 g) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | ROSONE LOTION 0.05% (30 ml & 75 ml) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Distribution or logistics Delay in shipping of the drug |
| CA | ROSONE OINTMENT 0.05% (50g & 450 g) | LABORATOIRE RIVA INC | 11 Apr 2014 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | BETEFLAM (4 patches/8 patches/16 patches) | CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 7 Aug 2020 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | TEVA-TOPILENE (50g) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 28 Aug 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TEVA-TOPILENE (15G) | TEVA CANADA LIMITED | 10 Oct 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.