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Shortage Avoided

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?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for ANDROGEL 1% is marked resolved (last updated May 28, 2019).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength1%
Last updated2019-05-28

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02245346

Strength

1%

Dosage Form

GEL

Route

TRANSDERMAL

Active Ingredient

TESTOSTERONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-05-28

Reason for Shortage

Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.

Past Reports for This Drug

ANDROGEL has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.