Shortage Avoided

DIPROLENE

MERCK CANADA 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 DIPROLENE in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for DIPROLENE 0.05% is marked resolved (last updated February 2, 2021).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusShortage Avoided

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.05%

Last updated2021-02-02

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

00629367

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

BETAMETHASONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-02-02

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC

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

40MG · DIN 00782327

20MG · DIN 02483548

10MG · DIN 02483513

15MG · DIN 02483521

100MG · DIN 02451816

50MG · DIN 02244265