Anticipated Shortage

JANUMET XR

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 JANUMET XR in Canada?

A shortage of JANUMET XR 1000MG 100MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 20, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is JANUMET XR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will JANUMET XR be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 9, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusAnticipated Shortage

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Expected resolution~10 days remaining (estimate)

Affected strength1000MG 100MG

Last updated2026-08-20

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.

Estimated Resolution

2026-10-09

~10 days remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02416808

Strength

1000MG 100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE SITAGLIPTIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-20

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

JANUMET XR has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2019-02-27

Shortage Avoided

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

10MG · DIN 02483513

15MG · DIN 02483521

20MG · DIN 02483548

100MG · DIN 02451816

50MG · DIN 02244265