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CA ATC G03BA03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Testosterone shortage in Canada

Is there a Testosterone shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Testosterone products are reported short in Canada, the first since 27 Aug 2026. The company estimate for the return is 20 Nov 2026 (latest 13 Apr 2027). Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Also short in Belgium, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CATARO-TESTOSTERONE GEL (2.5g x 30 sachet)TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC27 Aug 202620 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAANDROGEL (1.25G)BGP PHARMA ULC16 Oct 202624 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAANDROGEL (30 UNIT TRADE CA) anticipatedBGP PHARMA ULC21 Dec 202613 Apr 2027Increased 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.