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Active Shortage

DEPO-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA 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 DEPO-MEDROL in Canada?

Yes. DEPO-MEDROL 40MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 10, 2026).

Why is DEPO-MEDROL not available?

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

When will DEPO-MEDROL 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?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength40MG
Last updated2026-07-10

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.

Closest Matches

METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP -(40MG/ML WITH PRESERVATIVE)

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

40MG · DIN 02245407

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

40MG · DIN 02245400

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DEPO-MEDROL

PFIZER CANADA ULC

80MG · DIN 00030767

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE INJECTABLE SUSPENSION USP -(80MG/ML WITH PRESERVATIVE)

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

80MG · DIN 02245408

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-METHYLPREDNISOLONE INJECTION

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

80MG · DIN 02518139

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MEDROL TOPICAL 0.25%

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2.5MG · DIN 00031062

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.

DIN

00030759

Strength

40MG

Dosage Form

SUSPENSION

Route

INTRASYNOVIAL INTRAMUSCULAR INTRALESIONAL INTRA-ARTICULAR

Active Ingredient

METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-07-10

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

DEPO-MEDROL has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.