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PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM
PFIZER CANADA 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 there a shortage of PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM in Canada?
Yes. PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM 0.625MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 18, 2026).
Why is PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
Premarin Vaginal Cream Shortage in Canada: Current Status
Whether Premarin Vaginal Cream (DIN 02043440) is in shortage in Canada right now, why it's tied to a broader menopausal hormone therapy supply issue, and what to do if your pharmacy is out.
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
C.E.S.
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
PREMARIN
PFIZER CANADA ULC
PREMARIN TABLETS 0.625MG
AYERST LABORATORIES
CONGEST
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
PREMARIN CRM 0.625MG/GM
AYERST LABORATORIES
C.E.S. TABLETS
VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
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
02043440
Strength
0.625MG
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
VAGINAL
Active Ingredient
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2018-10-01
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
PREMARIN VAGINAL CREAM has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.