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ATC D07AC08 · Corticosteroids, Potent (Group Iii) · updated 2 Nov 2026
Fluocinonide shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Fluocinonide has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 1 company.
Is there a Fluocinonide shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Fluocinonide is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Which companies are short
products short, all countriesCompared with similar medicines
ATC group D07AC · Corticosteroids, Potent (Group Iii)Affected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TOPACTIN CREAM 0.05% U.S.P. (450g) | PALADIN LABS INC | 1 Jan 2014 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
| CA | TOPACTIN EMOLLIENT CREAM 0.05% (60G/225G) | PALADIN LABS INC | 1 Jan 2014 | not given | Other Other (Please describe in comments) |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Fluocinonide shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Fluocinonide is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. No company has given a return date.
When will Fluocinonide be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Canada: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Fluocinonide in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: other. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Fluocinonide shortages?
Paladin.