Resolved

HYDROMORPH CONTIN

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 there a shortage of HYDROMORPH CONTIN in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for HYDROMORPH CONTIN 4.5MG is marked resolved (last updated August 26, 2026).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusResolved

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength4.5MG

Last updated2026-08-26

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02359502

Strength

4.5MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE (SUSTAINED-RELEASE)

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-26

Reason for Shortage

Delay in shipping of the drug.

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

HYDROMORPH CONTIN has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2026-07-23

Resolved

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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

150MCG · DIN 02465248

BELBUCA

450MCG · DIN 02465264

BELBUCA

75MCG · DIN 02465221

BELBUCA

300MCG · DIN 02465256

BUTRANS 10

10MCG · DIN 02341212

BUTRANS 15

15MCG · DIN 02450771