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Active Shortage

ANDROGEL

BGP PHARMA ULC

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 there a shortage of ANDROGEL in Canada?

Yes. ANDROGEL 12.5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 9, 2026).

Why is ANDROGEL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ANDROGEL be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 20, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 3 same form & route
Expected resolution~8 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength12.5MG
Report last updated2026-11-09
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 strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ANDROGEL

BGP PHARMA ULC

1% · DIN 02245346

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-TESTOSTERONE GEL

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

1% · DIN 02463806

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NATESTO

ACERUS BIOPHARMA INC

4.5% · DIN 02450550

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TARO-TESTOSTERONE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

40MG · DIN 02421186

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TESTOSTERONE ENANTHATE INJECTION, USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

200MG · DIN 02536315

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-11-20

~8 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02249499

Strength

12.5MG

Dosage Form

GEL

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

TESTOSTERONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-11-09

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ANDROGEL has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.