ACH-CANDESARTAN
ACCORD HEALTHCARE 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 ACH-CANDESARTAN discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACH-CANDESARTAN 4MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 14, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ACH-CANDESARTAN not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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
RIVA-CANDESARTAN
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC.
BIO-CANDESARTAN
BIOMED PHARMA
MINT-CANDESARTAN
MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Products
PRIVA-CANDESARTAN
PHARMAPAR INC
ZINDA-CANDESARTAN
ZINDA PHARMA LIMITED
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
02379260
Strength
4MG
Dosage Form
TABLET
Route
ORAL
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from ACCORD HEALTHCARE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
5MG · DIN 02381478
10MG · DIN 02381486
70MG · DIN 02381494
5MG · DIN 02419564
2.5MG · DIN 02419556
10MG · DIN 02419572
1MG · DIN 02351218
2.5MG · DIN 02487713
5MG · DIN 02487721
80MG · DIN 02457784
10MG · DIN 02457741
40MG · DIN 02457776