Resolved

PDP-DESONIDE

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

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 PDP-DESONIDE in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for PDP-DESONIDE 0.05% is marked resolved (last updated September 28, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.05%

Report last updated2026-09-28

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

02229323

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

DESONIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-28

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

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

120MG · DIN 02230434

160MG · DIN 02230435

325MG · DIN 02230436

650MG · DIN 02230437

150MG · DIN 00778338

500UNIT · DIN 00584908