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?
Yes. TEMODAL 250MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 26, 2026).
Why is TEMODAL not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Demand increase for the drug.
When will TEMODAL be available again?
The estimated resolution date (September 18, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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.
Other Products
TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
ACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE
APOTEX INC
TEMOZOLOMIDE CAPSULES
MDA INC.
ACT TEMOZOLOMIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
DIN
02241096
Strength
250MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
20MG · DIN 02483548
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975