Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Furosemide products are in shortage in Canada (10 of 23 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
A diuretic (water pill) used to reduce fluid buildup from heart failure, liver or kidney disease, and to lower blood pressure.
Products affected
10 / 23
In shortage since
Oct 1, 2015
Reports on file
78
Talk to a pharmacist
Pharmacists can substitute an unaffected manufacturer's version, adjust strengths, and in most provinces adapt or renew a prescription on the spot.
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Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
Active shortage
FUROSEMIDE INJECTION USP
20MG · SOLUTION · HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 02384094 · since ?, est. end Jul 24, 2026 · Shortage of an active ingredient.
Active shortage
TEVA-FUROSEMIDE
40MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00337749 · since Dec 18, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-FUROSEMIDE
20MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00337730 · since Oct 15, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
TEVA-FUROSEMIDE
80MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00765953 · since Apr 30, 2026, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
FUROSEMIDE
40MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02351439 · since Dec 8, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
FUROSEMIDE
80MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02351447 · since Dec 8, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
FUROSEMIDE INJECTION
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02360365 · since Dec 9, 2016, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
FUROSEMIDE INJECTION
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02360365 · since Dec 23, 2016, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
BIO-FUROSEMIDE
20MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02247371 · since Oct 2, 2016, no end estimate · Quality Issues
Active shortage
FUROSEMIDE SPECIAL INJECTION
10MG · LIQUID · OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02360446 · since Dec 13, 2016, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
BIO-FUROSEMIDE
40MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02247372 · since Oct 1, 2015, no end estimate · Requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices.
Anticipated
FUROSEMIDE
20MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02351420 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 60 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Furosemide is currently affected by 10 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by HIKMA CANADA LIMITED, TEVA CANADA LIMITED, SANIS HEALTH INC, OMEGA LABORATORIES LTD and 1 others.
The reported causes are: shortage of an active ingredient; disruption of the manufacture of the drug; quality issues; requirements related to complying with good manufacturing practices. 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.
Furosemide is classified under “HIGH-CEILING DIURETICS” (ATC C03CA).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Furosemide used for?
A diuretic (water pill) used to reduce fluid buildup from heart failure, liver or kidney disease, and to lower blood pressure.
When will Furosemide 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 Furosemide 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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Drugs in the same therapeutic class, best-supplied first. These are not automatic substitutes: only your pharmacist or prescriber can judge whether a switch makes sense for you.
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.