Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Gadodiamide products have been discontinued in Canada. See the reports below for which products and when.
A contrast agent used to improve the clarity of MRI scans.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
15
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Jan 2, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Dec 5, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Sep 27, 2024 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Discontinued
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771
Avoided
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended May 13, 2022 · No longer anticipate drug shortage
Avoided
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended May 13, 2022 · No shortage anticipated
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Feb 7, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Oct 18, 2021 · Package insert delay
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Oct 18, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended May 28, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Apr 30, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
OMNISCAN
287MG · SOLUTION · GE HEALTHCARE CANADA INC
DIN 02172771 · ended Mar 12, 2021 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Showing 12 of 15 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
One or more Gadodiamide products have been permanently discontinued by their manufacturers. If your product is affected, ask your pharmacist about equivalent products still on the market.
Gadodiamide is classified under “MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING CONTRAST MEDIA” (ATC V08CA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Gadodiamide used for?
A contrast agent used to improve the clarity of MRI scans.
When will Gadodiamide be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Gadodiamide in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.