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Active Shortage

BETEFLAM

CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS 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 there a shortage of BETEFLAM in Canada?

Yes. BETEFLAM 0.1% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 8, 2020).

When will BETEFLAM be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Affected strength0.1%
Report last updated2020-08-08
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

TEVA-ECTOSONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.1% · DIN 00535435

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETADERM CRM 0.1%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 00716626

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETADERM LOTION 0.1%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 00716634

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETADERM ONT 0.1%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 00716650

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETADERM ONT 0.05%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.05% · DIN 00716642

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BETADERM CRM 0.05%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.05% · DIN 00716618

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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.

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

02449773

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

PATCH

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

BETAMETHASONE VALERATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-08-08

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Other Products from CIPHER PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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