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Chlordiazepoxide shortage status

Widespread shortage

Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026

Chlordiazepoxide is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 2 of 3 reported products are affected. Manufacturers have not committed to a recovery date.
Products affected
2 of 3
In shortage since
Aug 15, 2023
Reports on file
9
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.

Reports by product

Active shortage
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522724 · since Aug 15, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522988 · since Aug 15, 2023, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Discontinued
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522996
Discontinued
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522988
Discontinued
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
5MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522724
Resolved
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522996 · ended Sep 13, 2023 · Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.
Resolved
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522996 · ended Oct 17, 2017 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522988 · ended Sep 8, 2017 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Resolved
CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
5 MG · Capsule · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00522724 · ended Aug 11, 2017 · Shortage of an active ingredient.

What's happening

Chlordiazepoxide is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by AA PHARMA INC.

The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.

If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.

Chlordiazepoxide is classified under “ANXIOLYTICS” (ATC N05BA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Chlordiazepoxide be back in stock in Canada?

Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.

Why is Chlordiazepoxide in shortage?

See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.

What can my pharmacist do about it?

Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.

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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports

Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.