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Iopamidol (Isovue Multipack-370, Isovue) shortage status

No current shortage

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

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

An iodinated contrast agent used to improve the clarity of X-ray and CT scans.

Products affected
0 / 2
Reports on file
5

Shortage history

2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
ISOVUE 370 INJECTION
76% · LIQUID · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02229048 · ended Jan 22, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ISOVUE 370 INJECTION
76% · LIQUID · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02229048 · ended Apr 4, 2025 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ISOVUE MULTIPACK-370
76% · LIQUID · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02242121 · ended Jan 30, 2025 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
ISOVUE 370 INJECTION
76% · LIQUID · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02229048 · ended Dec 6, 2024 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
ISOVUE MULTIPACK-370
76% · LIQUID · BRACCO IMAGING CANADA
DIN 02242121 · ended Nov 21, 2024 · Strike/Lockout at Port of Montreal delays released and delivery of containers

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Iopamidol. Health Canada has 5 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Iopamidol is classified under “X-RAY CONTRAST MEDIA, IODINATED” (ATC V08AB).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Iopamidol used for?

An iodinated contrast agent used to improve the clarity of X-ray and CT scans.

When will Iopamidol be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Iopamidol 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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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.