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Active Shortage

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HP 50

STERIMAX 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 HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HP 50 in Canada?

Yes. HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HP 50 50MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 7, 2026).

Why is HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HP 50 not available?

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

When will HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION HP 50 be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 30, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~2 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2026-08-07

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

HYDROMORPHONE HP 50

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 02146126

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DILAUDID-XP

PURDUE PHARMA

50MG · DIN 02145863

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILAUDID HP

PURDUE PHARMA

10MG · DIN 00622133

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROMORPHONE HP 20

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

20MG · DIN 02145936

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILAUDID-HP-PLUS

PURDUE PHARMA

20MG · DIN 02146118

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILAUDID

PURDUE PHARMA

4MG · DIN 00125121

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

Estimated Resolution

2026-11-30

~2 months remaining (estimate)

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02469413

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-07

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.