Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

LOTENSIN 20MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 LOTENSIN 20MG discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LOTENSIN 20MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 29, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LOTENSIN 20MG not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file3 products
Affected strength20MG
Last updated2018-08-29

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.

Closest Matches

BENAZEPRIL

AA PHARMA INC

20MG · DIN 02273918

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

LOTENSIN 10MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 00885843

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-BENAZEPRIL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

5MG · DIN 02231548

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?

Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.

What should I do?

Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.

DIN

00885851

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE

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Shortage History