PROTOPIC
LEO PHARMA 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 PROTOPIC discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PROTOPIC 0.03% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 16, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PROTOPIC 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.
Other Products
JAMP TACROLIMUS OINTMENT
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
PROGRAF
ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
SANDOZ TACROLIMUS
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
ADVAGRAF
ASTELLAS PHARMA CANADA INC
ACH-TACROLIMUS
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
ENVARSUS PA
KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.
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
02244149
Strength
0.03%
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
Active Ingredient
TACROLIMUS
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-04-16
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from LEO PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
150MG · DIN 02521288
300MG · DIN 02540193
20MG · DIN 02560704
DIN 02319012
DIN 02244126
50MCG · DIN 01976133
50MCG · DIN 02150956
DIN 02457393
15% · DIN 02270811
DIN 02474883
2% · DIN 00586668
DIN 02238578