PREPIDIL GEL
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 PREPIDIL GEL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PREPIDIL GEL 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 27, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PREPIDIL GEL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
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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
00860786
Strength
0.5MG
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
INTRACERVICAL
Active Ingredient
DINOPROSTONE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-07-27
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
PREPIDIL GEL has 2 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
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347