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Shortage Avoided

RETIN-A

VALEANT CANADA LP/VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

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 RETIN-A in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for RETIN-A 0.05% is marked resolved (last updated March 5, 2019).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength0.05%
Last updated2019-03-05

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

00443794

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

TRETINOIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-03-05

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)