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Shortage Avoided

M-M-R II

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 M-M-R II in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for M-M-R II 1000CCID50 1000CCID50 5000CCID50 is marked resolved (last updated January 12, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength1000CCID50 1000CCID50 5000CCID50
Last updated2026-01-12

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

00466085

Strength

1000CCID50 1000CCID50 5000CCID50

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

RUBELLA VIRUS LIVE ATTENUATED MEASLES VIRUS LIVE ATTENUATED MUMPS VIRUS LIVE ATTENUATED

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-01-12

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.