Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

APO-HYDROMORPHONE CR

APOTEX 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 APO-HYDROMORPHONE CR discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-HYDROMORPHONE CR 30MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 5, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-HYDROMORPHONE CR not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength30MG
Last updated2020-04-05

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.

Other Products

DILAUDID

PURDUE PHARMA

4MG · DIN 00125121

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROMORPH CONTIN-CONTROLLED RELEASE CAP - 24MG

PURDUE PHARMA

24MG · DIN 02125382

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROMORPH CONTIN-CONTROLLED RELEASE CAP - 6MG

PURDUE PHARMA

6MG · DIN 02125331

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROMORPH CONTIN-CONTROLLED RELEASE CAP - 3MG

PURDUE PHARMA

3MG · DIN 02125323

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-HYDROMORPHONE TAB 4MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4MG · DIN 00885401

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROMORPH CONTIN-CONTROLLED RELEASE CAP - 12MG

PURDUE PHARMA

12MG · DIN 02125366

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

DIN

02476681

Strength

30MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (EXTENDED RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History