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?
A shortage of PDP-DESONIDE 0.05% is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 20, 2026), but it has not started yet.
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.
Closest Matches
TRIDESILON 0.05% DESONIDE CREAM
PERRIGO INTERNATIONAL
Other Products
TRIDESILON 0.05% DESONIDE OINTMENT
PERRIGO INTERNATIONAL
TRIDESILON ONT 0.05%
MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION
TRIDESILON CRM 0.05%
MILES CANADA INC. - PHARMACEUTICAL DIVISION
DESOCORT LOTION - 0.05%
GALDERMA CANADA INC.
DESOCORT CREAM 0.05%
GALDERMA CANADA INC.
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?
No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.
What should I do?
No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.
⚠ 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