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Shortage Avoided

STIEVA-A CREAM

GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC

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 STIEVA-A CREAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STIEVA-A CREAM 0.01% has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 20, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is STIEVA-A CREAM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength0.01%
Last updated2020-06-12

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

00657204

Strength

0.01%

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

TRETINOIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-06-12

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

STIEVA-A CREAM has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.