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Imiquimod shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Imiquimod has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

Products affected

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Reports on file

Reports by product

Resolved

TARO-IMIQUIMOD PUMP

5% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

DIN 02482983 · ended Aug 19, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ZYCLARA

3.75% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 02340445 · ended Aug 5, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)

Resolved

VYLOMA

3.75% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 02365561 · ended Jun 4, 2025 · Other (Please describe in comments)

Avoided

ALDARA P

5% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 02239505 · ended Mar 10, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

ALDARA P

5% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 02239505 · ended Dec 16, 2024 · Other (Please describe in comments)

Resolved

TARO-IMIQUIMOD PUMP

5% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

DIN 02482983 · ended Dec 19, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

ALDARA P

5% · CREAM · BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

DIN 02239505 · ended Jul 10, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.

Resolved

TARO-IMIQUIMOD PUMP

5% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

DIN 02482983 · ended Dec 29, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

TARO-IMIQUIMOD PUMP

5% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

DIN 02482983 · ended Jun 18, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

TARO-IMIQUIMOD PUMP

5% · CREAM · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

DIN 02482983 · ended Jan 24, 2020 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Discontinued

APO-IMIQUIMOD

APOTEX INC

DIN 02407825

Resolved

APO-IMIQUIMOD

5% · CREAM · APOTEX INC

DIN 02407825 · ended May 3, 2019 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 27 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Imiquimod. Health Canada has 27 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Imiquimod is classified under “CHEMOTHERAPEUTICS FOR TOPICAL USE” (ATC D06BB).

Recent changes

No changes recorded yet.

Common questions

When will Imiquimod be back in stock in Canada?

Imiquimod has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Imiquimod in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

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.