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Shortage Avoided

MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

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 MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA in Canada?

Not currently. The most recent shortage report for MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA 500MG is marked resolved (last updated October 20, 2020).

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength500MG
Last updated2020-10-20

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

02242920

Strength

500MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROXYUREA

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-10-20

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

MYLAN-HYDROXYUREA has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.