Permanently Discontinued

BIO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

BIOMED PHARMA

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 BIO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BIO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 25MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 26, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BIO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products

Affected strength25MG

Report last updated2017-10-26

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

Closest Matches

TEVA-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00021474

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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APO-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

APOTEX INC

25MG · DIN 00326844

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

25MG · DIN 02247386

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02247170

Strength

25MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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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

2017-10-26

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from BIOMED PHARMA

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

10MG · DIN 02247166

25MG · DIN 02247167

50MG · DIN 02247168

2.5MG · DIN 02392127

10MG · DIN 02392143

5MG · DIN 02392135