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ATC V09BA02 · Technetium (99mTc) Compounds · updated 2 Nov 2026

Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Canada), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Canada).

Countries1/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since27 May 20265 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
United StatesNo reported shortageCanada3 products shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Canada
2027DRAXIMAGE MDP-25 (30 VIALS/CARTON)DRAXIMAGE MDP-25 (30 VIALS/CARTON)DRAXIMAGE MDP (30 VIALS/CARTON)DRAXIMAGE MDP (30 VIALS/CARTON)STANNOUS MDP KIT (1 kit)STANNOUS MDP KIT (1 kit)today

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Jubilant Draximage2Calgary Radiopharmaceutical1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group V09BA · Technetium (99mTc) Compounds
Technetium (99mTc) Pyrophosphate2/16Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CADRAXIMAGE MDP-25 (30 VIALS/CARTON)JUBILANT DRAXIMAGE INC. DBA JUBILANT RADIOPHARMA27 May 202615 Feb 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CADRAXIMAGE MDP (30 VIALS/CARTON)JUBILANT DRAXIMAGE INC. DBA JUBILANT RADIOPHARMA3 Jun 202631 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CASTANNOUS MDP KIT (1 kit)CALGARY RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL CENTRE / ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES23 Jul 202631 Dec 2026Active ingredient shortage
Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there a Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Canada. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Canada).

When will Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Canada; Canada: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Technetium (99mTc) Medronic Acid shortages?

Jubilant Draximage, Calgary Radiopharmaceutical.