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Permanently Discontinued

TARO-TEMOZOLOMIDE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 TARO-TEMOZOLOMIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TARO-TEMOZOLOMIDE 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 29, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TARO-TEMOZOLOMIDE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file4 products
Affected strength5MG
Report last updated2020-08-29
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

TEMODAL

MERCK CANADA INC

250MG · DIN 02241096

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

20MG · DIN 02389819

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TARO-TEMOZOLOMIDE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

250MG · DIN 02443554

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

140MG · DIN 02395290

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

02443473

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TEMOZOLOMIDE

See all TEMOZOLOMIDE products →

Shortage History