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ATC C05AA01 · Corticosteroids · updated 2 Nov 2026

Hydrocortisone shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Hydrocortisone has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 4 products from 3 companies.

Is there a Hydrocortisone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Hydrocortisone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 30 Apr 2027 (Canada). 3 of 4 affected products have no return date.

Countries1/16
Products4packs or presentations
Companies30 listed
Short since11 Apr 201412.6 years ago
Earliest return30 Apr 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada4 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Canada
20222023202420252026RIVASOL-HC SUPPOSITORIES (12)RIVASOL-HC SUPPOSITORIES (12)RECTOGEL HC (15g & 30 g)RECTOGEL HC (15g & 30 g)PROCTOFOAM HC (22.4g)PROCTOFOAM HC (22.4g)PROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES (1 Box of 12 suppPROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES (1 Box of 12 suppositories)today

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 countries
Laboratoire Riva2Duchesnay1Odan1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group C05AA · Corticosteroids
Fluocinonide1/16Fluocortolone1/16Hydrocortisone1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CARIVASOL-HC SUPPOSITORIES (12)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CARECTOGEL HC (15g & 30 g)LABORATOIRE RIVA INC11 Apr 2014not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAPROCTOFOAM HC (22.4g)DUCHESNAY INC31 May 202230 Apr 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAPROCTODAN-HC SUPPOSITORIES (1 Box of 12 suppositories)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD23 Jan 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Hydrocortisone shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Hydrocortisone is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 30 Apr 2027 (Canada). 3 of 4 affected products have no return date.

When will Hydrocortisone be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Apr 2027 in Canada; Canada: 30 Apr 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Hydrocortisone in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Hydrocortisone shortages?

Laboratoire Riva, Duchesnay, Odan.