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Anticipated Shortage

GLYBURIDE

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 GLYBURIDE in Canada?

A shortage of GLYBURIDE 5MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated May 25, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is GLYBURIDE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will GLYBURIDE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength5MG
Last updated2026-05-25

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.

Closest Matches

DIABETA 5MG

HOECHST CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 00012599

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIABETA TAB 5MG

HOECHST ROUSSEL CANADA INC.

5MG · DIN 01987836

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-GLYBURIDE TAB 5MG

NU-PHARM INC

5MG · DIN 02020742

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-GLYBURIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

5MG · DIN 01913689

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MYLAN-GLYBE

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

5MG · DIN 00808741

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GLYBURIDE-5 TAB 5MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

5MG · DIN 01959360

Same strengthSame 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

02350467

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

GLYBURIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-05-25

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.