VITAMIN A ACID
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
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 VITAMIN A ACID discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that VITAMIN A ACID 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 8, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is VITAMIN A ACID not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
RETIN-A
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
RETIN-A MICRO
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
ACCUTANE
CHEPLAPHARM SCHWEIZ GMBH
VESANOID
CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
EPURIS
CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC
CLARUS
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
DIN
01926489
Strength
0.05%
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.