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Shortage Avoided

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP HP 10

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

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 HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP HP 10 discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP HP 10 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 2, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP HP 10 not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2017-12-22

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

02382636

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS

Active Ingredient

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-12-22

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Past Reports for This Drug

HYDROMORPHONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP HP 10 has 4 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.