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CA ATC D07XC01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Betamethasone shortage in Canada

Is there a Betamethasone shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Betamethasone products are reported short in Canada, the first since 8 Oct 2025. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Sweden. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATEVA-BETAMETHASONE/ CALCIPOTRIOL (120g)TEVA CANADA LIMITED8 Oct 2025not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CATEVA-BETAMETHASONE/ CALCIPOTRIOL (60g)TEVA CANADA LIMITED3 Dec 2025not givenManufacturing 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.