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CA ATC H02AB09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Hydrocortisone shortage in Canada

Is there a Hydrocortisone shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Hydrocortisone products are reported short in Canada, the first since 29 Feb 2016. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Germany, France, Switzerland. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAHYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION (10)TEVA CANADA LIMITED29 Feb 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAHYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION (10)TEVA CANADA LIMITED29 Feb 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAHYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION (10)TEVA CANADA LIMITED29 Feb 2016not 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.