DIPROSONE
ORGANON CANADA 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 DIPROSONE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DIPROSONE 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 12, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is DIPROSONE 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.
Other Products
BETADERM ONT 0.05%
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIPROLENE
ORGANON CANADA INC.
TEVA-TOPILENE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
TARO-SONE
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIPROSONE
ORGANON CANADA INC.
TEVA-TOPISONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
00417246
Strength
0.05%
Dosage Form
LOTION
Route
TOPICAL
Active Ingredient
BETAMETHASONE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-06-12
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from ORGANON CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MCG · DIN 02243596
200MCG · DIN 02243595
100MCG · DIN 02438690
DIN 00028096
DIN 00263818
DIN 00821373
DIN 00502790
100MG · DIN 02182882
25MG · DIN 02182815
50MG · DIN 02182874
0.05% · DIN 00629367
DIN 00578436