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Permanently Discontinued

ACT LISINOPRIL

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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 ACT LISINOPRIL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT LISINOPRIL has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 22, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT LISINOPRIL 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 file6 products
Last updated2018-10-22

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

ZESTRIL

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

5MG · DIN 02049333

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

PRINIVIL

MERCK CANADA INC

5MG · DIN 00839388

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET 40 MG

APOTEX INC

40MG · DIN 02217538

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 20MG

APOTEX INC

20MG · DIN 02218011

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 10MG

APOTEX INC

10MG · DIN 02218003

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

APO-LISINOPRIL TABLET (TYPE P) - 5MG

APOTEX INC

5MG · DIN 02217996

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

02271478

Active Ingredient

LISINOPRIL

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Shortage History