DERMOVATE CREAM
TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 DERMOVATE CREAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DERMOVATE CREAM 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 7, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DERMOVATE CREAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
MYLAN-CLOBETASOL CREAM
MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
TEVA-CLOBETASOL
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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DERMOVATE SCALP APPLICATION
TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
TARO-CLOBETASOL TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 0.05%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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
02213265
Strength
0.05%
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
Active Ingredient
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2021-12-07
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
0.05% · DIN 02213273
0.05% · DIN 02213281
0.2% · DIN 02242984
0.2% · DIN 02242985
2% · DIN 02245662
0.05% · DIN 02236996
0.05% · DIN 02236997
0.05% · DIN 00716863
25000UNIT · DIN 00716901
0.1% · DIN 01964054
0.05% · DIN 00598933