Permanently Discontinued

DILAUDID

PURDUE 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 DILAUDID discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that DILAUDID 1MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 2, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is DILAUDID not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength1MG

Report last updated2018-03-02

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.

Other Products

PMS HYDROMORPHONE SIROP 1MG/ML

PHARMASCIENCE INC

1MG · DIN 01916386

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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PMS-HYDROMORPHONE TAB 1MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

1MG · DIN 00885444

Same strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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DILAUDID

PURDUE PHARMA

8MG · DIN 00786543

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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HYDROMORPHONE HP 50

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 02146126

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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PMS-HYDROMORPHONE TAB 4MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

4MG · DIN 00885401

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

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PMS-HYDROMORPHONE TAB 2MG

PHARMASCIENCE INC

2MG · DIN 00885436

Different strengthNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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.

DIN

00786535

Strength

1MG

Active Ingredient

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-03-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from PURDUE PHARMA

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

BELBUCA

300MCG · DIN 02465256

BELBUCA

75MCG · DIN 02465221

BELBUCA

150MCG · DIN 02465248

BELBUCA

450MCG · DIN 02465264

BUTRANS 10

10MCG · DIN 02341212

BUTRANS 15

15MCG · DIN 02450771