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Methylene Blue shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Methylene Blue products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 2 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Mar 31, 2018
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION
10MG · SOLUTION · TELIGENT OU
DIN 02431548 · since Mar 31, 2018, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02230770 · ended Apr 16, 2026 · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02230770 · ended Aug 1, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02230770 · ended Feb 12, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02230770 · ended Feb 9, 2023 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
DIN 02230770 · ended Jan 26, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02230770 · ended Sep 11, 2020 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02230770 · ended Apr 9, 2019 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02230770 · ended Apr 9, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedMETHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02230770 · ended Apr 13, 2018 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
What's happening
Methylene Blue is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by TELIGENT OU.
The reported cause is: other (please describe in comments). Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Methylene Blue is classified under “ALL OTHER THERAPEUTIC PRODUCTS” (ATC V03AB).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Methylene Blue 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 Methylene Blue 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.
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.