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Midazolam shortage status

No current shortage

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

Midazolam has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
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Reports on file
76

Reports by product

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 · Other (Please describe in comments)
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.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
1MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382342 · ended Oct 12, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02240286 · ended Jul 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION
1MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02240285 · ended May 22, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION
5MG · LIQUID · FRESENIUS KABI CANADA LTD
DIN 02242905 · ended Apr 1, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION USP
1MG · SOLUTION · PFIZER CANADA ULC
DIN 02382342 · ended Mar 13, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MIDAZOLAM INJECTION
5MG · SOLUTION · SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
DIN 02240286 · ended Feb 27, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Midazolam. Health Canada has 76 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

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

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Midazolam be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Midazolam 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.