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.
An antimalarial also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Products affected
0 / 6
Reports on file
16
Shortage history
Shortage history (red bands = periods in shortage).
Reports by product
The DIN is printed on your prescription label.
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
Resolved
PLAQUENIL
200MG · TABLET · SANOFI-AVENTIS CANADA INC
DIN 02017709 · ended Jul 29, 2022
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 · Has been discontinued
Est maintenant discontinué
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
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Hydroxychloroquine used for?
An antimalarial also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
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.
Email alerts
Get an email when this drug's status changes. Double opt-in, one-click unsubscribe.
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.