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Anticipated Shortage

GENOTROPIN

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 GENOTROPIN in Canada?

A shortage of GENOTROPIN 5.3MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 2, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is GENOTROPIN not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will GENOTROPIN be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is February 12, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~5 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength5.3MG
Last updated2026-09-02

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

NUTROPIN AQ - SC 5MG/ML

HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02229722

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SAIZEN

EMD SERONO, A DIVISION OF EMD INC., CANADA

5MG · DIN 02237971

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GENOTROPIN

PFIZER CANADA ULC

0.6MG · DIN 02401762

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORDITROPIN NORDIFLEX

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 02334860

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OMNITROPE

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

5MG · DIN 02325063

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NORDITROPIN SIMPLEXX

NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC

15MG · DIN 02334968

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

DIN

02401703

Strength

5.3MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

SOMATROPIN

See all SOMATROPIN products →

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