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Hydroxyzine shortage status
Partial shortage
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.
In shortage since
Mar 26, 2014
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 shortageNOVO-HYDROXYZIN
10MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00738824 · since Mar 26, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Active shortageNOVO-HYDROXYZIN
25MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00738832 · since Mar 26, 2014, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedNOVO-HYDROXYZIN
50MG · CAPSULE · TEVA CANADA LIMITED
DIN 00738840 · ended Apr 7, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646059 · ended Oct 28, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646016 · ended Sep 16, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646059 · ended Jul 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
25MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646024 · ended Jul 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646016 · ended Jul 23, 2025 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
10MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646059 · ended Nov 14, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
50MG · CAPSULE · AA PHARMA INC
DIN 00646016 · ended Aug 8, 2023 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedATARAX
10MG · SYRUP · SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
DIN 00024694 · ended Jul 14, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedHYDROXYZINE
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
Common questions
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.
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.