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Anticipated Shortage

JORNAY PM

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS 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 JORNAY PM in Canada?

A shortage of JORNAY PM 20MG 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 JORNAY PM not available?

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

When will JORNAY PM be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 1, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~3 days remaining (estimate)
Affected strength20MG
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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Other Products

PHL-METHYLPHENIDATE

PHARMEL INC

20MG · DIN 02126486

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHYLPHENIDATE TAB 20MG

TECHNILAB PHARMA INC.

20MG · DIN 00422983

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AA-METHYLPHENIDATE SR

Extended-Release

AA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02266687

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-METHYLPHENIDATE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 00584991

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHYLPHENIDATE TAB 10MG

TECHNILAB PHARMA INC.

10MG · DIN 00422975

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-METHYLPHENIDATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02230321

Different strengthDifferent 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

02553074

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (DELAYED- AND EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE

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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