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Critical shortage of Stannous MDP imaging kits impacts bone scans until December

Calgary Radiopharmaceutical Centre / Alberta Health Services reports its Stannous MDP Kit (technetium Tc-99m medronate injection) 15 mg is in a Tier 3 critical shortage after a shortage of tin chloride, a critical component of the cold kit. The actual shortage began Jul 23, 2026 and is estimated to end Dec 31, 2026.

The MDP kit is used for bone scans — a Tier 3 shortage can delay nuclear medicine imaging for patients.

Shortage expected to end: Dec 31, 2026 All deadlines

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Manufacturing disruption causes shortage of Combigan glaucoma eye drops until December 11

AbbVie reports its Combigan (timolol / brimonidine tartrate) 0.5% / 0.2% ophthalmic solution is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Sep 9, 2026 and is estimated to end Dec 11, 2026.

Combigan is a widely used glaucoma eye drop — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Glenmark reports 40 mg olmesartan tablet shortage through November 27

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Canada reports its GLN-Olmesartan (olmesartan medoxomil) 40 mg tablet is in an actual shortage that began Oct 29, 2026, driven by an increase in demand. The shortage is estimated to end Nov 27, 2026.

Olmesartan is a widely prescribed blood pressure drug — pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Glenmark reports supply shortage of 20 mg olmesartan HCTZ tablets until November

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Canada reports its GLN-Olmesartan HCTZ (olmesartan medoxomil / hydrochlorothiazide) 20 mg / 12.5 mg tablet is in an actual shortage that began Oct 29, 2026, driven by an increase in demand. The shortage is estimated to end Nov 27, 2026.

Olmesartan/HCTZ is a widely prescribed blood pressure combination — pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)

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Pfizer reports ongoing manufacturing shortage of Premarin vaginal cream

Pfizer Canada reports its Premarin (conjugated estrogens) 0.625 mg vaginal cream is in an actual shortage after a disruption in manufacturing. The actual shortage began Jun 30, 2026 and no estimated end date is given.

Premarin cream is widely used for menopause-related vaginal symptoms — patients and pharmacies should check stock and alternatives while the shortage runs.

Official source: Health Product Shortages Canada (opens in a new tab)