Permanently Discontinued

ACCUPRIL 5MG TAB

PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 ACCUPRIL 5MG TAB discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACCUPRIL 5MG TAB has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 20, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACCUPRIL 5MG TAB not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file2 products

Affected strength5MG

Report last updated2022-04-20

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

PMS-QUINAPRIL

PHARMASCIENCE INC

20MG · DIN 02340577

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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JAMP QUINAPRIL

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

40MG · DIN 02517477

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

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Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

Accupril Tabs

Accupril Tabs: Nitrosamine impurity

Type I2022-04-20

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

01947664

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

QUINAPRIL

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2022-04-20

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

40MG · DIN 02511053

20MG · DIN 02511061

40MG · DIN 02511045

DIN 02544040

10MG · DIN 01947672

20MG · DIN 01947680