Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION 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 file6 products
Last updated2019-04-11

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

CORTATE ONT 1%

SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 00502197

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

SOLU-CORTEF

PFIZER CANADA ULC

1G · DIN 00030635

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

RECTOCORT ONT

WELCKER-LYSTER LTD., DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.

750MG · DIN 00436275

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

CORTICREME 0.1%

ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC

1MG · DIN 00477680

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 0.5%

D.C. LABS LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00551953

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

HYDROCORTISONE CRM 1%

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

10MG · DIN 00228087

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

00872539

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History