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Hydroxychloroquine shortage status

No current shortage

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

Hydroxychloroquine has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
0 / 6
Reports on file
16

Reports by product

Resolved
NRA-HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE
200MG · TABLET · NORA PHARMA INC
DIN 02511886 · ended May 1, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYQUINE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02246691 · ended Mar 27, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYQUINE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02246691 · ended Sep 19, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYQUINE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02246691 · ended Jun 13, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
JAMP HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
200MG · TABLET · JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN 02491427 · ended Apr 15, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
PLAQUENIL
200MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02017709 · ended Sep 8, 2022 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
PLAQUENIL
200MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02017709 · ended Jul 29, 2022 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Resolved
PLAQUENIL
200MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02017709 · ended Jan 6, 2022 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYQUINE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02246691 · ended Apr 23, 2020 · Demand increase for the drug.
Discontinued
PRO-HYDROXYQUINE - 200
200MG · TABLET · PRO DOC LIMITEE
DIN 02311011
Resolved
PRO-HYDROXYQUINE - 200
200MG · TABLET · PRO DOC LIMITEE
DIN 02311011 · ended Jun 25, 2019 · Other (Please describe in comments)
Discontinued
APO-HYDROXYQUINE
200MG · TABLET · APOTEX INC
DIN 02246691

Showing 12 of 16 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Hydroxychloroquine. Health Canada has 16 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Hydroxychloroquine is classified under “ANTIMALARIALS” (ATC P01BA).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Hydroxychloroquine be back in stock in Canada?

Hydroxychloroquine has no active shortage; supply is normal per Health Canada reports.

Why is Hydroxychloroquine in shortage?

It isn't currently. Past reports and their reasons are listed above.

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.

Related drugs (antimalarials)

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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.