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Shortage Avoided

NEO-MEDROL ACNE LOTION

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 NEO-MEDROL ACNE LOTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NEO-MEDROL ACNE LOTION 100MG 2.5MG 2.5MG 50MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 2, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is NEO-MEDROL ACNE LOTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength100MG 2.5MG 2.5MG 50MG
Last updated2021-06-25

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

00195057

Strength

100MG 2.5MG 2.5MG 50MG

Dosage Form

LOTION

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE NEOMYCIN SULFATE METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE SULFUR

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-06-25

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Past Reports for This Drug

NEO-MEDROL ACNE LOTION has 3 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.