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CA ATC C05AA01 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Hydrocortisone shortage in Canada

Is there a Hydrocortisone shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Hydrocortisone products are reported short in Canada, the first since 11 Apr 2014. The company estimate for the return is 30 Apr 2027. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

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

Source

Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.