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Permanently Discontinued

ACT VALSARTAN

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 VALSARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT VALSARTAN 80MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 7, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT VALSARTAN 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
Affected strength80MG
Last updated2018-12-07

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

SANDOZ VALSARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

80MG · DIN 02356759

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Q-VALSARTAN

QD PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

80MG · DIN 02388456

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIOVAN 80MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

80MG · DIN 02236808

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

VALSARTAN

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

320MG · DIN 02434008

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOVAN 160MG TABLETS

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02244782

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIOVAN 160MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

160MG · DIN 02236809

Different strengthDifferent 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

02337495

Strength

80MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

VALSARTAN

See all VALSARTAN products →

Shortage History