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Active Shortage

APO-CANDESARTAN

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-CANDESARTAN in Canada?

Yes. APO-CANDESARTAN 4MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 12, 2022).

Why is APO-CANDESARTAN not available?

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

When will APO-CANDESARTAN 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
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength4MG
Last updated2022-08-12

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

ATACAND

CHEPLAPHARM ARZNEIMITTEL GMBH

4MG · DIN 02239090

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RIVA-CANDESARTAN

LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.

4MG · DIN 02425408

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BIO-CANDESARTAN

BIOMED PHARMA

4MG · DIN 02455684

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-CANDESARTAN

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

4MG · DIN 02476908

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PRIVA-CANDESARTAN

PHARMAPAR INC

32MG · DIN 02455668

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ZINDA-CANDESARTAN

ZINDA PHARMA LIMITED

16MG · DIN 02424649

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

⚠ 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.

DIN

02365340

Strength

4MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

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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