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Temozolomide shortage status

Partial shortage

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

Some Temozolomide products are in shortage in Canada (6 of 18 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer. The latest estimate for affected products to return is Jul 31, 2026.
Products affected
6 / 18
In shortage since
Jan 14, 2022
Est. full return
Jul 31, 2026
Reports on file
99
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 shortage
TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE
20MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02395274 · since May 6, 2026, est. end Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE
100MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02395282 · since May 6, 2026, est. end Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE
140MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02395290 · since May 6, 2026, est. end Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE
250MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02395312 · since May 6, 2026, est. end Jul 31, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEMODAL
140MG · CAPSULE · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02312794 · since Jun 16, 2026, est. end Jun 26, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Active shortage
ACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE
5MG · CAPSULE · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02438119 · since Jan 14, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
ACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE
5MG · CAPSULE · ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
DIN 02438119 · since Jan 14, 2022, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Anticipated
TEMODAL
5MG · CAPSULE · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02241093 · Demand increase for the drug.
Anticipated
TEMODAL
250MG · CAPSULE · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02241096 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE
5MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02441160 · ended Jun 8, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
TEMODAL
5MG · CAPSULE · MERCK CANADA INC
DIN 02241093 · ended May 11, 2026 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
TARO-TEMOZOLOMIDE
5MG · CAPSULE · TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
DIN 02443473 · ended Apr 9, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

What's happening

Temozolomide is currently affected by 6 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED, MERCK CANADA INC, ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC.

The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; demand increase for 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.

Temozolomide is classified under “ALKYLATINGAGENTS” (ATC L01AX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Temozolomide be back in stock in Canada?

The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 31, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.

Why is Temozolomide 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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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.