Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ CLOBETASOL

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ CLOBETASOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ CLOBETASOL 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 3, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ CLOBETASOL 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 updated2025-07-03

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

0.05% · DIN 01910280

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-CLOBETASOL CREAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.05% · DIN 02024187

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-CLOBETASOL CRM 0.05%

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

0.05% · DIN 02093162

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.05% · DIN 02026767

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DERMOVATE OINTMENT

TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

0.05% · DIN 02213273

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-CLOBETASOL SCALP APPLICATION

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.05% · DIN 02216213

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02495023

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

SPRAY

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE

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Shortage History