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CA ATC H02AB02 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Dexamethasone shortage in Canada
Is there a Dexamethasone shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 5 Dexamethasone products are reported short in Canada, the first since 26 Nov 2025. The company estimate for the return is 13 Nov 2026 (latest 31 May 2027). Main reason: increased demand.
Also short in United States, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA (5 x 5mL vial / fiole) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 26 Nov 2025 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA (10 x 1 mL vial / fiole) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 20 Feb 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | DEXAMETHASONE OMEGA UNIDOSE (10 x 1 mL vial / fiole) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 21 Jul 2026 | 31 May 2027 | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| CA | DEXAMETHASONE-OMEGA (10 x 25mL vial) | OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED | 12 Aug 2026 | not given | Increased demand Demand increase for the drug |
| CA | DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOSPH INJ 10MG/ML USP (1ML 10LIVI) | SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED | 26 Oct 2026 | 13 Nov 2026 | Increased demand Demand increase for 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.