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Anticipated Shortage

PMS-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE in Canada?

A shortage of PMS-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated August 10, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is PMS-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE not available?

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

When will PMS-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 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 strength12.5MG
Last updated2026-08-10

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.

Other Products

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS 50MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

50MG · DIN 00092703

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NEO CODEMA 50MG

NEOLAB INC

50MG · DIN 00018856

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS 25MG

D.C. LABS LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00092681

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 50

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00156604

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDRODIURIL TAB 100MG

MERCK FROSST CANADA & CIE, MERCK FROSST CANADA & CO.

100MG · DIN 00354317

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TAB 50MG

DUCHESNAY INC

50MG · DIN 00431079

Different 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

02274086

Strength

12.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-08-10

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.