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Anticipated Shortage

APO-CAPTO TAB 12.5MG

APOTEX 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 APO-CAPTO TAB 12.5MG in Canada?

A shortage of APO-CAPTO TAB 12.5MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated June 15, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is APO-CAPTO TAB 12.5MG not available?

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

When will APO-CAPTO TAB 12.5MG 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 updated2026-06-15

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

CAPOTEN TAB 12.5MG

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

12.5MG · DIN 00695661

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CAPTOPRIL-12.5 TAB 12.5MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

12.5MG · DIN 01910329

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NU-CAPTO TAB 12.5MG

NU-PHARM INC

12.5MG · DIN 01913824

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-CAPTOPRIL TAB 12.5MG

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

12.5MG · DIN 00851639

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MED CAPTOPRIL - TAB 12.5MG

MEDICAN PHARMA INCORPORATED

12.5MG · DIN 02188929

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

CAPOTEN TAB 25MG

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA

25MG · DIN 00546283

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

00893595

Strength

12.5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CAPTOPRIL

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History