Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Hydroxyzine products are in shortage in Canada (2 of 8 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
An antihistamine used to relieve itching and anxiety.
Products affected
2 / 8
In shortage since
Mar 26, 2014
Reports on file
30
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
NOVO-HYDROXYZIN
10MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00738824 · since Mar 26, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortage
NOVO-HYDROXYZIN
25MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00738832 · since Mar 26, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
NOVO-HYDROXYZIN
50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00738840 · ended Apr 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646059 · ended Oct 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646016 · ended Sep 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646059 · ended Jul 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646024 · ended Jul 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646016 · ended Jul 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646059 · ended Nov 14, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646016 · ended Aug 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Resolved
ATARAX
10MG · SYRUP · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 00024694 · ended Jul 14, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
Resolved
HYDROXYZINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646016 · ended Jun 16, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Showing 12 of 30 reports. All reports are on file with Health Canada.
What's happening
Hydroxyzine is currently affected by 2 active shortage reports filed with Health Canada by TEVA CANADA LIMITED.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. 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.
Hydroxyzine is classified under “ANXIOLYTICS” (ATC N05BB).
Recent changes
No changes recorded yet.
Common questions
What is Hydroxyzine used for?
An antihistamine used to relieve itching and anxiety.
When will Hydroxyzine 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 Hydroxyzine 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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Possible alternatives in the same class (anxiolytics)
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.