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Iopromide (Ultravist) shortage status

No current shortage

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

Iopromide 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 / 3
Reports on file
8

Shortage history

2025 2026

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved
ULTRAVIST 300
62% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078600 · ended Jan 6, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ULTRAVIST 300
62% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078600 · ended Sep 4, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ULTRAVIST 370
77% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078619 · ended Aug 20, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ULTRAVIST 300
62% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078600 · ended May 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ULTRAVIST 370
77% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078619 · ended May 2, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ULTRAVIST 370
77% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078619 · ended Apr 30, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ULTRAVIST 370
77% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078619 · ended Mar 13, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
ULTRAVIST 240
50% · SOLUTION · BAYER INC
DIN 02078597

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Iopromide. Health Canada has 8 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Iopromide used for?

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

When will Iopromide be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Iopromide 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.