ERFA HYDROQUINONE
SEARCHLIGHT 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 there a shortage of ERFA HYDROQUINONE in Canada?
A shortage of ERFA HYDROQUINONE 4% is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated June 1, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is ERFA HYDROQUINONE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will ERFA HYDROQUINONE be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is October 15, 2026. 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.
Other Products
SOLAQUIN FORTE
VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
ELDOPAQUE FORTE CRM 4%
VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
ELDOQUIN FORTE
VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
JOUVENCE CRM 2%
CARMARAN LTÉE
FADE AWAY EXTRA CARE
FRANCES DENNEY INC.
SOLAQUIN
VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.
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
02491702
Strength
4%
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
1MG · DIN 00155357
1MG · DIN 00155365
50MG · DIN 00582212
275MG · DIN 02162725
550MG · DIN 02162717
10MG · DIN 00024694
75MG · DIN 02230988
20MG · DIN 01926683
1G · DIN 00312363
100MG · DIN 00476366
DIN 00476374
150MG · DIN 00476420