CORTIFOAM
PALADIN LABS INC
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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 CORTIFOAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CORTIFOAM has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 13, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is CORTIFOAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
RECTOCORT ONT
WELCKER-LYSTER LTD., DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.
CORTICREME 0.1%
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
CORTICREME 0.5%
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
CORTICREME 1%
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
CORTACET CRM 0.5%
WHITEHALL-ROBINS INC.
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
00579335
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-03-13
Reason for Shortage
Manufacturing issues