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Anticipated Shortage

DILTIAZEM CD

SANIS HEALTH 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 DILTIAZEM CD in Canada?

A shortage of DILTIAZEM CD 120MG 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.

Guide

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength120MG
Last updated2026-08-05

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.

⚠ Extended-release and immediate-release formulations are not interchangeable — confirm the release type with your pharmacist before switching.

Closest Matches

RATIO-DILTIAZEM CD

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

120MG · DIN 02229781

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CARDIZEM SR 120MG

Extended-Release

BIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION

120MG · DIN 02097230

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CARDIZEM SR 60MG

Extended-Release

BIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION

60MG · DIN 02097214

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CARDIZEM SR 90MG

Extended-Release

BIOVAIL PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA DIVISION OF BIOVAIL CORPORATION

90MG · DIN 02097222

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-DILTIAZ TAB 60MG

NU-PHARM INC

60MG · DIN 00886076

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILTIAZEM-60 TAB 60MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

60MG · DIN 00828777

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02400421

Strength

120MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (CONTROLLED-DELIVERY)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

DILTIAZEM CD has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.