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Midazolam shortage status

Partial shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Nov 5, 2026

Some Midazolam products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 11 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.

A benzodiazepine used for sedation and to relax patients before procedures.

Products affected
1 / 11
In shortage since
Nov 30, 2025
Reports on file
82
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Shortage history

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Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Active shortage
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
5MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382350 · since Nov 30, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
5MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382350 · since Nov 5, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
1MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382342
Discontinued
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
1MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382377
Discontinued
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
1MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382342
Discontinued
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
5MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382385
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02240286 · ended May 5, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION, USP
1MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02242904 · ended Apr 1, 2026
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02242904 · ended Apr 3, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02240286 · ended May 10, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
5MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382350 · ended Mar 14, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
5MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382385 · ended Mar 6, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

Midazolam is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by PFIZER CANADA ULC.

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. 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.

Midazolam is classified under “HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES” (ATC N05CD).

Recent changes

Common questions

What is Midazolam used for?

A benzodiazepine used for sedation and to relax patients before procedures.

When will Midazolam 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 Midazolam 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.

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Possible alternatives in the same class (hypnotics and sedatives)

Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.

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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.