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Hydroxyurea shortage status

No current shortage

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

Hydroxyurea has no current shortage reported in Canada. It has been in shortage before; the history is below.
Products affected
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Reports on file
26

Reports by product

Resolved
MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02242920 · ended May 28, 2026 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02242920 · ended Jul 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02247937 · ended Jul 11, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02247937 · ended Apr 10, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Avoided
MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02242920 · ended Dec 9, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02242920 · ended Dec 9, 2024 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02242920 · ended Oct 30, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDREA
500MG · CAPSULE · CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH
DIN 00465283 · ended Sep 21, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02247937 · ended Sep 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02242920 · ended Jul 17, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE · MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC
DIN 02242920 · ended Mar 14, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
APO-HYDROXYUREA
500MG · CAPSULE CAPSULE · APOTEX INC
DIN 02247937 · ended Feb 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Showing 12 of 26 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.

What's happening

There are no active shortage reports for Hydroxyurea. Health Canada has 26 historical reports on file for this drug, so supply has been disrupted before; the change log below shows the history.

Hydroxyurea is classified under “OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS” (ATC L01XX).

Recent changes

Common questions

When will Hydroxyurea be back in stock in Canada?

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

Why is Hydroxyurea 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.

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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.