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Temazepam (Restoril) shortage status

No current shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Temazepam has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.

Products affected

0 / 6

Reports on file

Shortage history

Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).

Reports by product

The DIN is printed on your prescription label.

Resolved

RESTORIL

30MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 00604461 · ended Oct 15, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Resolved

RESTORIL

15MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 00604453 · ended Sep 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Discontinued

TEMAZEPAM

15MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02225964

Discontinued

TEMAZEPAM

30MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 02225972

Resolved

RESTORIL

15MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC

DIN 00604453 · ended Jan 31, 2018 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Discontinued

TEMAZEPAM-30

30MG · CAPSULE · PRO DOC LIMITEE

DIN 02229761

Discontinued

TEMAZEPAM-15

15MG · CAPSULE · PRO DOC LIMITEE

DIN 02229760

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Temazepam. Health Canada has 7 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Temazepam is classified under “HYPNOTICS AND SEDATIVES” (ATC N05CD07).

Recent changes

Oct 16, 2026 Shortage resolved
Oct 9, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 9, 2026 → Oct 16, 2026
Oct 2, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Oct 2, 2026 → Oct 9, 2026
Sep 25, 2026 Estimated end date pushed back : Sep 25, 2026 → Oct 2, 2026
Sep 11, 2026 New report filed
Sep 4, 2026 Shortage resolved
Aug 19, 2026 New report filed

Common questions

When will Temazepam be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Temazepam 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.