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Hydrochlorothiazide shortage status
Widespread shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Hydrochlorothiazide is in a widespread shortage in Canada. 8 of 15 reported products are affected. The latest manufacturer estimate for full recovery is Jul 17, 2026.
In shortage since
Oct 23, 2014
Est. full return
Jul 17, 2026
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 shortageAPO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
50MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 00312800 · since Jun 23, 2026, est. end Jul 17, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageTEVA-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
50MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021482 · since Oct 29, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageTEVA-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
25MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021474 · since Oct 22, 2025, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageHYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
50MG · TABLET · SANIS HEALTH INC
DIN 02360608 · since May 16, 2024, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageUROZIDE
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00405620 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageUROZIDE
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00263907 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageUROZIDE
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00263907 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageUROZIDE
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00263907 · since Oct 23, 2014, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
Active shortageBIO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
25MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02247170 · since Mar 22, 2016, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageBIO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
50MG · TABLET · BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 02247171 · since Aug 1, 2015, no end estimate · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedUROZIDE
BIOMED PHARMA
DIN 00263893 · ended Aug 4, 2021 · Other (Please describe in comments)
ResolvedTEVA-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
25MG · TABLET · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00021474 · ended Jun 18, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 39 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Hydrochlorothiazide is currently affected by 8 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC, TEVA CANADA LIMITED, SANIS HEALTH INC, BIOMED PHARMA.
The reported causes are: disruption of the manufacture of the drug; other (please describe in comments). 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.
Hydrochlorothiazide is classified under “LOW-CEILING DIURETICS, THIAZIDES” (ATC C03AA).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Hydrochlorothiazide be back in stock in Canada?
The latest manufacturer estimate is Jul 17, 2026. Estimates are self-reported and often slip; this page updates automatically when they change.
Why is Hydrochlorothiazide 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.
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.