Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Active Shortage

TEMODAL

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 TEMODAL in Canada?

Yes. TEMODAL 250MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 26, 2026).

Why is TEMODAL not available?

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

When will TEMODAL be available again?

The estimated resolution date (September 18, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2026-08-26

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

TEVA-TEMOZOLOMIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02441160

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACH-TEMOZOLOMIDE

ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC

180MG · DIN 02389843

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

APO-TEMOZOLOMIDE

APOTEX INC

100MG · DIN 02413094

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEMOZOLOMIDE CAPSULES

MDA INC.

20MG · DIN 02455757

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACT TEMOZOLOMIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

180MG · DIN 02395304

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-09-18

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

DIN

02241096

Strength

250MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

TEMOZOLOMIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-26

Reason for Shortage

Demand increase for the drug.