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CA ATC L01AX03 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Temozolomide shortage in Canada

Is there a Temozolomide shortage in Canada?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 9 Temozolomide products are reported short in Canada, the first since 14 Jan 2022. The company estimate for the return is 18 Dec 2026 (latest 1 Jan 2028). Main reason: other.

Also short in Italy, Spain, Ireland, Sweden, Australia. All countries.

Affected products in Canada

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE (20 SACHET)ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC14 Jan 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE (5 SACHET)ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC14 Jan 2022not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAJAMP TEMOZOLOMIDE (Bottle 5 capsules)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION26 Aug 202618 Dec 2026Other
Other (Please describe in comments)
CAJAMP TEMOZOLOMIDE (Bottle 5 capsules)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION26 Aug 202618 Dec 2026Other
Other (Please describe in comments)
CAJAMP TEMOZOLOMIDE (Bottle 5 capsules)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION26 Aug 20261 Jan 2028Manufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
CAJAMP TEMOZOLOMIDE (Bottle 5 capsules)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION26 Aug 202618 Dec 2026Other
Other (Please describe in comments)
CAJAMP TEMOZOLOMIDE (Bottle 5 capsules)JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION26 Aug 202618 Dec 2026Other
Other (Please describe in comments)
CATEMODAL (5CAP SACHET) anticipatedMERCK CANADA INC23 Nov 202615 Jan 2027Increased demand
Demand increase for the drug
CATEMODAL (5 CAP SACHET) anticipatedMERCK CANADA INC7 Dec 202615 Jan 2027Increased demand
Demand increase for 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.