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Active Shortage

ESTRACE

ACERUS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION

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 ESTRACE in Canada?

Yes. ESTRACE 1MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 15, 2021).

Why is ESTRACE not available?

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

When will ESTRACE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file1 product · 0 same form & route
Affected strength1MG
Report last updated2021-10-15
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

ESTRING

PFIZER CANADA ULC

2MG · DIN 02168898

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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02148587

Strength

1MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

ESTRADIOL

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-15

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.