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DILTIAZEM CD
SANIS HEALTH INC
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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 DILTIAZEM CD in Canada?
A shortage of DILTIAZEM CD is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 5, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is DILTIAZEM CD not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will DILTIAZEM CD be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
Diltiazem CD Shortage in Canada: Which Brands Are Affected
Which diltiazem CD capsules (Apo-Diltiaz CD, Jamp, Pro-Diltiazem CD, Sanis) are in shortage in Canada right now, why CD, SR, and XC versions aren't interchangeable, and what your pharmacist can switch you to.
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.
⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.
Other Products
CARDIZEM INJECTABLE LIQ 5MG/ML
LABS NORDIC LABORATORIES INC. - SUBSIDARY OF M.M.D.C.
CARDIZEM SR 60MG
Extended-ReleaseBIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION
CARDIZEM SR 90MG
Extended-ReleaseBIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION
NU-DILTIAZ TAB 60MG
NU-PHARM INC
CARDIZEM SR 120MG
Extended-ReleaseBIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION
DILTIAZEM-60 TAB 60MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
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
02400421
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-02-27
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Past Reports for This Drug
DILTIAZEM CD has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from SANIS HEALTH INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
200MG · DIN 02286254
400MG · DIN 02286262
100MG · DIN 02286246
400MG · DIN 02286564
70MG · DIN 02352966
10MG · DIN 02519844
12.5MG · DIN 02466821
0.50MG · DIN 02349205
0.25MG · DIN 02349191
200MG · DIN 02364336
10MG · DIN 02331292
5MG · DIN 02331284