APO-CLOBETASOL SPRAY
APOTEX 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 APO-CLOBETASOL SPRAY discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CLOBETASOL SPRAY 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 6, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is APO-CLOBETASOL SPRAY 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.
Other Products
TEVA-CLOBETASOL
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
MYLAN-CLOBETASOL CREAM
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
NOVO-CLOBETASOL CRM 0.05%
NOVOPHARM LIMITED
MYLAN-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DERMOVATE OINTMENT
TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
MYLAN-CLOBETASOL SCALP APPLICATION
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
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
02475162
Strength
0.05%
Dosage Form
SPRAY
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from APOTEX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02460513
325MG · DIN 02362341
500MG · DIN 02362368
DIN 02290901
325MG · DIN 02362422
500MG · DIN 02362244
10MG · DIN 02240414
20MG · DIN 02296098
150MG · DIN 02296160
75MG · DIN 02230507
2MG · DIN 02554194
2MG · DIN 02554178