Permanently Discontinued

APO-CANDESARTAN/HCTZ

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 APO-CANDESARTAN/HCTZ discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-CANDESARTAN/HCTZ 12.5MG 16.0MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 15, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-CANDESARTAN/HCTZ not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength12.5MG 16.0MG

Last updated2018-09-15

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.

⚠ 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.

APO-CANDESARTAN

APO-CANDESARTAN: Affected lots were manufactured using an active ingredient that was out of specification for dissolution

Type II2026-02-16

Moderate health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

02367866

Strength

12.5MG 16.0MG

Dosage Form

TABLET

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL

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Product Monograph

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Shortage History

2018-09-15

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2018-02-26

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

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