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Methazolamide shortage status

No current shortage

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

Methazolamide has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 1
Reports on file
9

Reports by product

Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended Oct 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended May 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended Nov 5, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended Jul 27, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended Sep 27, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended Mar 29, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended Sep 23, 2021 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50MG · TABLET · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended Jun 2, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
METHAZOLAMIDE
50 MG · Tablet · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 02245882 · ended May 29, 2017 · Shortage of an active ingredient.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Methazolamide. Health Canada has 9 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Methazolamide is classified under “ANTIGLAUCOMA PREPARATIONS AND MIOTICS” (ATC S01EC).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Methazolamide be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Methazolamide 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.