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Anticipated Shortage

TEMODAL

MERCK CANADA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of TEMODAL in Canada?

A shortage of TEMODAL 5MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 13, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is TEMODAL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.

When will TEMODAL be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 30, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Expected resolution~32 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2026-08-13

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

Closest Matches

TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02441160

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

180MG · DIN 02389843

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 02413094

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEMOZOLOMIDE CAPSULES

MDA INC.

20MG · DIN 02455757

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT TEMOZOLOMIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

180MG · DIN 02395304

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

02241093

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TEMOZOLOMIDE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History