ACT DUTASTERIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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 ACT DUTASTERIDE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT DUTASTERIDE 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ACT DUTASTERIDE 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.
Closest Matches
SANDOZ DUTASTERIDE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
AVODART
GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
RIVA-DUTASTERIDE
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
DUTASTERIDE CAPSULES
STRIDES PHARMA CANADA INC
MINT-DUTASTERIDE
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
MED-DUTASTERIDE
GENERIC MEDICAL PARTNERS INC
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
02412691
Strength
0.5MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
500MG · DIN 02247340
750MG · DIN 02247341
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
240MG · DIN 02370646