ALIMTA
ELI LILLY CANADA INC
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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 ALIMTA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ALIMTA 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 2, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ALIMTA not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PEMETREXED DISODIUM FOR INJECTION
ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
PEMETREXED FOR INJECTION, USP
DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD
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
02306433
Strength
100MG
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
PEMETREXED
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2026-02-02
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from ELI LILLY CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
20MG · DIN 02338327
500MG · DIN 02253437
30MG · DIN 02382369
100UNIT · DIN 02461528
100UNIT · DIN 02444852
100UNIT · DIN 02444844
10MG · DIN 02248088
2.5MG · DIN 02296888
5MG · DIN 02296896
20MG · DIN 02248089
60MG · DIN 02301490
30MG · DIN 02301482