Permanently Discontinued

TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 13, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength0.05%

Last updated2025-12-13

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.

Closest Matches

TEVA-CLOBETASOL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.05% · DIN 01910280

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYLAN-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.05% · DIN 02026767

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DERMOVATE OINTMENT

TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

0.05% · DIN 02213273

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CLOBETASOL SCALP APPLICATION 0.05%

PREMPHARM INC

0.05% · DIN 02230073

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CLOBETASOL OINTMENT 0.05%

PREMPHARM INC

0.05% · DIN 02230072

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

MYLAN-CLOBETASOL CREAM

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

0.05% · DIN 02024187

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02245524

Strength

0.05%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2025-12-13

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

TARO-CLOBETASOL OINTMENT USP, 0.05% has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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.

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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

BETADERM LOTION 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716634

BETADERM ONT 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716642

BETADERM ONT 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716650

CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL

1% · DIN 00812382

CLOTRIMADERM VAGINAL 3

2% · DIN 00812374

CLOTRIMADERM VAGINAL 6

1% · DIN 00812366