Active Shortage

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP

STERIMAX 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 there a shortage of PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP in Canada?

Yes. PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP 5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

When will PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS, USP be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

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

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file4 products · 3 same form & route

Affected strength5MG

Report last updated2017-10-05

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

SALAGEN

AMDIPHARM LIMITED

5MG · DIN 02216345

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP PILOCARPINE

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

5MG · DIN 02509571

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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M-PILOCARPINE

MANTRA PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02496119

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

ISOPTO CARPINE

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

2% · DIN 00000868

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

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

DIN

02402483

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

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