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PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM
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 PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM 0.625MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 4, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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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
02043440
Strength
0.625MG
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
VAGINAL
Active Ingredient
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-11-03
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM has 3 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
40MG · DIN 02511045
20MG · DIN 02511061
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347