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Permanently Discontinued

ACT LOSARTAN

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 LOSARTAN discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT LOSARTAN 100MG 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 LOSARTAN 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 strength100MG
Report last updated2018-10-22
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.

Closest Matches

SANDOZ LOSARTAN

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

100MG · DIN 02313359

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LOSARTAN

SIVEM PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

100MG · DIN 02388812

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-LOSARTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

100MG · DIN 02405768

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-LOSARTAN

PHARMASCIENCE INC

100MG · DIN 02309777

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

COZAAR

ORGANON CANADA INC.

50MG · DIN 02182874

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-LOSARTAN

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02357968

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

02354845

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM

See all LOSARTAN POTASSIUM products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History