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ATC D10AD01 · Retinoids for Topical Use in Acne

Tretinoin shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Tretinoin has a reported shortage in 1 of the 15 countries we track (Canada), covering 2 products from 1 company.

Countries1/15
Products2packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since–
Earliest return15 Feb 2027company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada2 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 shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Bausch Health2 BHC

Listed: Bausch Health BHC · NYSE / TSX

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D10AD · Retinoids for Topical Use in Acne
Adapalene, Combinations2/15Adapalene1/15Isotretinoin1/15Tretinoin1/15Tretinoin, Combinations1/15trifarotene1/15

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CARETIN-A (30g) discontinuationBAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.not given15 Feb 2027Not stated
CARETIN-A (30g) discontinuationBAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.not given15 Feb 2027Not stated

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