Permanently Discontinued

PMS-CLOBETASOL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

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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 PMS-CLOBETASOL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-CLOBETASOL 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 3, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-CLOBETASOL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength0.05%

Last updated2017-05-03

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.

Closest Matches

TEVA-CLOBETASOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.05% · DIN 01910280

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.05% · DIN 02026767

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DERMOVATE OINTMENT

TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

0.05% · DIN 02213273

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CLOBETASOL SCALP APPLICATION 0.05%

PREMPHARM INC

0.05% · DIN 02230073

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CLOBETASOL OINTMENT 0.05%

PREMPHARM INC

0.05% · DIN 02230072

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

MYLAN-CLOBETASOL CREAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.05% · DIN 02024187

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02309548

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-05-03

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

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