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AMILORIDE HCL

All products: general benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (C03D) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Spironolactone (Aldactone): general benefit

Midamor · DIN 02249510 · 5mg · tablet

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
No interchangeable product listed in the Ontario extract
Midamor · DIN 02249510 Manufacturer: A A Pharma Inc.; listing date 2004-08-11 Health Canada: Marketed since 2011-04-04 · brand MIDAMOR · ATC C03DB01 AMILORIDE · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG · company Aa pharma inc · schedule Prescription
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Midamor: Formulary list price $0.3297/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.3297 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=73433 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 02249510)

Source record
DIN 02249510: Midamor Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 402800031; group id 555; item number 1493; lccId None; manufacturer id AAP Source form: Tab; strength: 5mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.3297; ministry $0.3297 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=02249510 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=73433
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2026-05-12); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=02249510
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

AMILORIDE HCL & HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

1 general benefit · 1 not a benefit

Other products in the same Health Canada class (C03D) — coverage varies; not interchangeable

  • Spironolactone (Aldactone): general benefit

AA-Amilzide · DIN 00784400 · 5mg & 50mg · tablet

General benefitMarketed · checked 2026-09-02
StatusGeneral benefit
Write on scriptno code needed
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
1 brand, same coverage
AA-Amilzide · DIN 00784400 Manufacturer: A A Pharma Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Daily cost (source): $0.0484 Health Canada: Marketed since 2019-10-30 · brand AA-AMILZIDE · ATC C03EA01 HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND POTASSIUM-SPARING AGENTS, C03EA01 HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND POTASSIUM-SPARING AGENTS · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 50 MG · company Aa pharma inc · schedule Prescription
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AA-Amilzide: Formulary list price $0.0969/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Ministry pays: $0.0969 per source unit.

Source explanation: The formulary price is what ODB pays; the cash price at the counter is set by the pharmacy.

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=10494 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00784400)

Source record
DIN 00784400: AA-Amilzide Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, sec3=Y Item: 402800032; group id 556; item number 1494; lccId None; manufacturer id AAP Source form: Tab; strength: 5mg & 50mg Recorded listing: General benefit; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): $0.0969; ministry $0.0969 Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00784400 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=10494
Interchangeable products
Moduret · DIN 00487813 · not recorded
Shortage status: resolved shortage (ended 2024-07-10); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00784400
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00

Moduret · DIN 00487813 · 5mg & 50mg · tablet

Listed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2009-08-05 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.Discontinued 2009-08-05 · checked 2026-09-02
StatusListed, not a benefit; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2009-08-05 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Write on scriptnot a benefit; no Exceptional Access criteria on record; see alternatives; Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2009-08-05 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Patient paysPatient pays: program not supplied; amount cannot be determined.
Private plan unknown: ask. If yes, check its coverage and payer coordination; if no, see the public routes below.
1 brand, same coverage
Moduret · DIN 00487813 Manufacturer: Prempharm Inc.; listing date 1996-10-01 Daily cost (source): $0.0484 Health Canada: Cancelled post market since 2009-08-05 · brand MODURET · ATC C03EA01 HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND POTASSIUM-SPARING AGENTS, C03EA01 HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE AND POTASSIUM-SPARING AGENTS · form Tablet · route Oral · ingredients AMILORIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 5 MG, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 50 MG · company Prempharm inc · schedule Prescription
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Moduret: Formulary list price not recorded/unit (unit not stated in source; not the patient's cost)

Formulary data: Ontario extract of Aug 26, 2026 · Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=4118 · Verify on the e-Formulary ↗ (DIN 00487813)

Source record
DIN 00487813: Moduret Raw flags: chronicUseMed=Y, notABenefit=Y, sec3=Y Item: 402800032; group id 556; item number 1494; lccId None; manufacturer id PRE Source form: Tab; strength: 5mg & 50mg Recorded listing: Listed, not a benefit; ODB pays only for the benefit products in this interchangeable category; chronic-use medication (100-day supply rule, dispensing-fee limit) Source prices (unrounded): not recorded; ministry not recorded Source: ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26 DIN=00487813 Health Canada DPD extract of Sep 2, 2026 (Open Government Licence – Canada) · https://health-products.canada.ca/dpd-bdpp/info?lang=eng&code=4118
Interchangeable products
AA-Amilzide · DIN 00784400 · $0.0969
Shortage status: no shortage or discontinuation reported (checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00); reports as of 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00 (Health Product Shortages Canada) Source: https://healthproductshortages.ca/search?term=00487813
Shortage record checked 2026-09-13T08:10:21.292534+00:00
Health Canada lists this DIN as Cancelled post market since 2009-08-05 — choose a marketed DIN from the same-category list.
Other drugs in the same formulary class (40:28 Diuretics) and how they are covered

Matched class: 40:28 Diuretics

Drug-class inventory only. Lists recorded Ontario formulary products, not every Canadian medication; does not recommend treatment. Covered without a code on the Ontario formulary: METOLAZONE, SPIRONOLACTONE Some products covered without a code (check the product listing): CHLORTHALIDONE, FUROSEMIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE & SPIRONOLACTONE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE & TRIAMTERENE, INDAPAMIDE 40:28 Diuretics

SPIRONOLACTONE

· 8 products · General benefit · strengths: 25mg, 100mg · Tab

CHLORTHALIDONE

· 3 products · Listed, not a benefit (1), General benefit (2) · strengths: 50mg · Tab

FUROSEMIDE

· 14 products · Limited Use, codes 481, 657 (2), General benefit (9), Listed, not a benefit (2), Limited Use, codes 33 (1) · strengths: 10mg/mL, 20mg, 40mg, 500mg · Inj Sol (Preservative Free), O/L, Tab

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

· 12 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit (3), Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (7) · strengths: 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg · Tab

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE & SPIRONOLACTONE

· 4 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (2) · strengths: 25mg & 25mg, 50mg & 50mg · Tab

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE & TRIAMTERENE

· 3 products · General benefit (2), Listed, not a benefit (1) · strengths: 25mg & 50mg · Tab

INDAPAMIDE

· 6 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), General benefit (4) · strengths: 1.25mg, 2.5mg · Tab

METOLAZONE

· 1 products · General benefit · strengths: 2.5mg · Tab

MIDODRINE HCL

· 10 products · Listed, not a benefit (2), Limited Use, codes 01 (8) · strengths: 2.5mg, 5mg · Tab

TOLVAPTAN

· 10 products · Off-Formulary Interchangeable, not an ODB benefit · strengths: 15mg & 15mg, 30mg & 15mg, 45mg & 15mg, 60mg & 30mg, 90mg & 30mg · 14-Tabs Pk Source: formulary-ed43-front-matter.txt Part V; ODB odb-formulary-ed43-extract-2026-08-26.xml extract_date=2026-08-26; class 40:28
Full class listing Related classes: 40:12 Replacement Agents, 40:18 Potassium-Removing Resins, 40:40 Uricosuric Drugs Same formulary class, not same indication: class membership alone does not establish equivalent uses.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1. Indications MIDAMOR (amiloride hydrochloride tablets) is indicated: • For use alone or concomitantly with thiazide diuretics or other kaliuretic-diuretic agents in the treatment of patients with cirrhosis of the liver with ascites and edema. • As an adjunct to thiazide diuretics or other kaliuretic-diuretic agents for the treatment of edema of cardiac origin or of hypertension in patients who have hypokalemia, or in whom maintenance of normal serum potassium levels is considered to be clinically important, e.g., digitalized patients, patients in whom adequate dietary intake of potassium is not feasible, or patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Use in Hepatic Cirrhosis with Ascites and Edema MIDAMOR used alone may provide satisfactory diuresis with diminished potassium loss and with a reduced risk of metabolic alkalosis. In resistant cases MIDAMOR may be used with kaliuretic-diuretic agents to help produce satisfactory diuresis, while maintaining a more balanced serum electrolyte pattern. As with all therapy for the ascites of hepatic cirrhosis, gradual weight loss and avoidance of electrolyte imbalance are the chief objectives. See 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUT… https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00080786.PDF PM date: 2025-06-10 Source product: MIDAMOR; DIN 02249510; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.
What the Health Canada label says it is for
1 INDICATIONS AA-AMILZIDE (amiloride hydrochloride and hydrochlorothiazide tablet) is indicated in the maintenance therapy of patients with: ▪ hepatic cirrhosis with ascites and edema. ▪ edema of cardiac origin or with arterial hypertension who are hypokalemic or in whom maintenance of normal potassium levels is considered to be clinically important i.e., digitalized patients, patients in whom adequate dietary intake of potassium is not feasible or patients with cardiac arrhythmias. Use in Hepatic Cirrhosis with Ascites and Edema Amiloride hydrochloride used alone may provide satisfactory diuresis with diminished potassium loss and with a reduced risk of metabolic alkalosis. In resistant cases amiloride hydrochloride may be used with kaliuretic-diuretic agents to help produce satisfactory diuresis, while maintaining a more balanced serum electrolyte pattern. As with all therapy for the ascites of hepatic cirrhosis, gradual weight loss and avoidance of electrolyte imbalance are the chief objectives (See 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Hepatic/Biliary/Pancreatic). 1.1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): Based on the data submitted and reviewed by Health Canada… https://pdf.hres.ca/dpd_pm/00069954.PDF PM date: MAR 13, 2019 Source product: AA-AMILZIDE; DIN 00784400; fetched 2026-09-10 Product monograph posted by Health Canada; excerpt for lookup only.

Other review policies

For Moduret: no applicable EAP criteria are held and no ODB benefit is established. These policies do not establish coverage.

For rare, immediately life-, limb- or organ-threatening circumstances, the Compassionate Review Policy may consider an unfunded drug or indication, subject to its criteria and without bypassing the drug review process. Compassionate Review Policy

Compassionate Review Policy: source quote
Where there are rare clinical circumstances in immediately life, limb, or organ-threatening conditions, the Executive Officer will also consider requests for drugs or indications in situations where there has not been a decision by the Executive Officer to provide funding of the drug or indication as part of the Ontario Drug Benefit program (and the EAP), and the drug or indication requested would not circumvent the established review process for new drugs or indications as part of the drug submission process for listing within the Ontario Drug Benefit program. Requests must meet the criteria for the Compassionate Review Policy.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026

For cancer drugs, Case-by-Case Review considers rare, immediately life-threatening circumstances when no satisfactory funded treatment exists; its criteria and application process apply. Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs)

Case-by-Case Review (cancer drugs): source quote
Note: Requests for cancer drugs are considered under the Case-by-Case Review Program (CBCRP) which is administered by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The CBCRP considers funding requests for drugs (both oral therapies and injectable drugs) for the treatment of cancer in patients who have a rare clinical circumstance that is immediately life-threatening (death is likely within a matter of months) and who require treatment with an unfunded drug, because there is no other satisfactory and funded treatment. Please refer to the Ontario Health website for information on the application process, FAQs, eligibility criteria and program policies.

Ontario source; updated September 15, 2026