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Is hydromorphone a controlled substance in Canada?

Q: Is hydromorphone a controlled substance in Canada?

Yes — a narcotic. Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists 35 marketed products that contain hydromorphone. All 35 are listed as NARCOTICS (CDSA I).

Yes — a narcotic.

Narcotic · CDSA Schedule I

Health Canada's Drug Product Database lists 35 marketed products that contain hydromorphone. All 35 are listed as NARCOTICS (CDSA I).

Checked 2026-11-08 against Health Canada’s data extract of 2026-11-02.

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DIN 00125083 DILAUDID, 2mg
DIN 00885401 PMS-HYDROMORPHONE TAB 4MG
DIN 00885428 PMS-HYDROMORPHONE TAB 8MG

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Source: Health Canada, Drug Product Database data extract (marketed human products), updated 2026-11-02, checked 2026-11-08. The federal schedule only. Guidance, not legal advice.