Permanently Discontinued

ANDRODERM

ALLERGAN 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 ANDRODERM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ANDRODERM 2.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 14, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ANDRODERM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength2.5MG

Report last updated2022-03-14

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

TESTIM 1%

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

1% · DIN 02280248

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-TESTOSTERONE GEL

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

1% · DIN 02463806

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TARO-TESTOSTERONE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02421186

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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TESTOSTERONE ENANTHATE INJECTION, USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

200MG · DIN 02536315

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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KYZATREX

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

150MG · DIN 02562731

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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JATENZO

TOLMAR INTERNATIONAL LTD.

158MG · DIN 02563770

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

02239653

Strength

2.5MG

Dosage Form

PATCH

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

TESTOSTERONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-03-14

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ALLERGAN INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

2% · DIN 02241407

5MG · DIN 02245972

400MG · DIN 01997580

800MG · DIN 02267217

BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL

0.5% · DIN 00637661

BETAGAN OPH SOLN 0.25%

0.25% · DIN 00751286