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Permanently Discontinued

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE

AA PHARMA INC

This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.

Quick answers

Is CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE 5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 27, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength5MG
Report last updated2024-06-27
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

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⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

DIN

00522724

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History