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GENOTROPIN
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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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 there a shortage of GENOTROPIN in Canada?
Yes. GENOTROPIN 1.8MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 17, 2026).
Why is GENOTROPIN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.
When will GENOTROPIN be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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
02401827
Strength
1.8MG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
SOMATROPIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-04-28
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
GENOTROPIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347