Permanently Discontinued

TARO-CLOBETASOL CREAM USP, 0.05%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TARO-CLOBETASOL CREAM USP, 0.05% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-CLOBETASOL CREAM USP, 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 14, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-CLOBETASOL CREAM USP, 0.05% 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

Affected strength0.05%

Last updated2026-09-14

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.

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MYLAN-CLOBETASOL CREAM

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0.05% · DIN 02024187

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NOVO-CLOBETASOL CRM 0.05%

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0.05% · DIN 02093162

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CLOBETASOL CREAM 0.05%

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0.05% · DIN 02230071

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PMS-CLOBETASOL CREAM

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TEVA-CLOBETASOL

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MYLAN-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT

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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

02245523

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

2026-09-14

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

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2% · DIN 02247560

ANTIBIOTIC CREAM FOR KIDS

DIN 02315033

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT USP

DIN 02230251

ANTIBIOTIC PLUS PAIN RELIEF CREAM

DIN 02304457

BETADERM CRM 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716618

BETADERM CRM 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716626