BETEFLAM
CIPHER 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 BETEFLAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BETEFLAM 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 8, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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
TEVA-ECTOSONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
BETADERM CRM 0.1%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
BETADERM LOTION 0.1%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
BETADERM ONT 0.1%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
BETADERM ONT 0.05%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
BETADERM CRM 0.05%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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.
DIN
02449773
Strength
0.1%
Dosage Form
PATCH
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 CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.