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CA ATC L01BA04 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Pemetrexed shortage in Canada
Is there a Pemetrexed shortage in Canada?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 4 Pemetrexed products are reported short in Canada, the first since 1 Aug 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: manufacturing problem.
Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Australia. All countries.
Affected products in Canada
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | TARO-PEMETREXED (1000mg/vial) | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Aug 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TARO-PEMETREXED (4mg Vial) | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 1 Aug 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | PEMETREXED DISODIUM FOR INJECTION (100ML) | ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC | 8 Jan 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
| CA | TARO-PEMETREXED (20mL/vial) | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC | 26 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem Disruption of the manufacture of the drug |
Source
Health Canada, Health Product Shortages Canada. Official list. Mandatory company reports since 2017: actual and anticipated shortages, plus products about to be discontinued.