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Active Shortage

HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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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 HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION 500MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 11, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file2 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength500MG

Report last updated2017-10-05

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

SOLU-CORTEF

PFIZER CANADA ULC

250MG · DIN 00030619

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CORTEF

PFIZER CANADA ULC

20MG · DIN 00030929

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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?

This product is usually given in a hospital or clinic, where the pharmacy team manages supply. If you're scheduled to receive it, ask your care team.

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

00878618

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

HYDROCORTISONE SODIUM SUCCINATE FOR INJECTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2019-04-11

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163