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Permanently Discontinued

PREDNISONE TAB 5MG

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This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is PREDNISONE TAB 5MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PREDNISONE TAB 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 22, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PREDNISONE TAB 5MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength5MG
Report last updated2018-12-22
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Other Products

TEVA-PREDNISONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00232378

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

WINPRED

AA PHARMA INC

1MG · DIN 00271373

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO PREDNISONE TAB 50MG

APOTEX INC

50MG · DIN 00550957

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00156876

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PREDNISONE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History