Active Shortage

TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 there a shortage of TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT in Canada?

Yes. TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT 1% 5% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 18, 2026).

Why is TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 9, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Expected resolution~11 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength1% 5%

Last updated2026-09-18

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-09

~11 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02464519

Strength

1% 5%

Dosage Form

GEL

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

CLINDAMYCIN BENZOYL PEROXIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-18

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

TARO-BENZOYL PEROXIDE / CLINDAMYCIN KIT has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-08-17

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ANTI-ITCH CREAM

2% · DIN 02247560

ANTIBIOTIC CREAM FOR KIDS

DIN 02315033

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT USP

DIN 02230251

ANTIBIOTIC PLUS PAIN RELIEF CREAM

DIN 02304457

BETADERM CRM 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716618

BETADERM CRM 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716626