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.
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
NUTROPIN AQ - SC 5MG/ML
HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE LIMITED
SAIZEN
EMD SERONO, A DIVISION OF EMD INC., CANADA
NORDITROPIN NORDIFLEX
NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
OMNITROPE
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
NORDITROPIN SIMPLEXX
NOVO NORDISK CANADA INC
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.
DIN
02401827
Strength
1.8MG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS
Active Ingredient
SOMATROPIN
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-09-17
Reason for Shortage
Demand increase for 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