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 100MG 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.
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
APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE
APOTEX INC
Other Products
TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
ACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
TEMOZOLOMIDE CAPSULES
MDA INC.
TARO-TEMOZOLOMIDE
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
ACT TEMOZOLOMIDE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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
02443511
Strength
100MG
Dosage Form
CAPSULE
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2% · DIN 02247560
DIN 02315033
DIN 02230251
DIN 02304457
0.05% · DIN 00716618
0.1% · DIN 00716626
0.1% · DIN 00716634
0.05% · DIN 00716642
0.1% · DIN 00716650
1% · DIN 00812382
2% · DIN 00812374
1% · DIN 00812366