DIPHENIST
OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
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 there a shortage of DIPHENIST in Canada?
A shortage of DIPHENIST 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 23, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is DIPHENIST not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will DIPHENIST be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is January 31, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
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What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?
No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.
What should I do?
No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.
DIN
02219336
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
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.
Shortage History
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
9MG · DIN 02150204
250MG · DIN 02486717
25MG · DIN 00582662
50MG · DIN 00582654
DIN 02251477
20% · DIN 00658413
0.5% · DIN 01936441
1MG · DIN 02238903
7.5MG · DIN 02512424
20MG · DIN 02526778
20MG · DIN 02526751
222MG · DIN 02056429