PDP-DESONIDE
PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE 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 there a shortage of PDP-DESONIDE in Canada?
Yes. PDP-DESONIDE 0.05% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 28, 2026).
Why is PDP-DESONIDE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.
When will PDP-DESONIDE be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is May 21, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
PDP-DESONIDE
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ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
ENTOCORT ENEMA
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PULMICORT NEBUAMP 0.5 MG/ML
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
PULMICORT NEBUAMP 0.25 MG/ML
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
PULMICORT NEBUAMP 0.125 MG/ML
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're 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
02229315
Strength
0.05%
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
120MG · DIN 02230434
160MG · DIN 02230435
325MG · DIN 02230436
650MG · DIN 02230437
150MG · DIN 00778338
500UNIT · DIN 00584908
DIN 02326302
DIN 00677442
2% · DIN 02009277
50MG · DIN 02484811
81MG · DIN 02242281
81MG · DIN 02243974